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Decision-making is crucial for survival, with olfactory cues guiding insects in feeding, mating, and avoiding harm. Drosophila melanogaster, with its well-mapped connectome and genetic tools, serves as a key model for studying sensory-driven behavior. My research examines genetic variation in olfactory-driven decision-making, focusing on attraction to 2-phenylethanol (2PE). Using DGRP strains, we aim to uncover the genetic and neural basis of odor-guided behaviors.