Cryptochromes in mammals: a magnetoreception misconception?
Cryptochromes are flavoproteins related to photolyases that are widespread throughout the
plant and animal kingdom. They govern blue light-dependent growth in plants, control …
plant and animal kingdom. They govern blue light-dependent growth in plants, control …
Why is it so difficult to study magnetic compass orientation in murine rodents?
A magnetic compass sense has been demonstrated in all major classes of vertebrates, as
well as in many invertebrates. In mammals, controlled laboratory studies of mice have …
well as in many invertebrates. In mammals, controlled laboratory studies of mice have …
[HTML][HTML] On the evolutionary trail of MagRs
J Zhang, Y Chang, P Zhang, Y Zhang… - Zoological …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Magnetic sense, or termed magnetoreception, has evolved in a broad range of taxa within
the animal kingdom to facilitate orientation and navigation. MagRs, highly conserved A-type …
the animal kingdom to facilitate orientation and navigation. MagRs, highly conserved A-type …
Biological Effects of Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields from 0 to 100 MHz on Fauna and Flora: Workshop Report
B Pophof, B Henschenmacher, DR Kattnig… - Health …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
This report summarizes effects of anthropogenic electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic
fields in the frequency range from 0 to 100 MHz on flora and fauna, as presented at an …
fields in the frequency range from 0 to 100 MHz on flora and fauna, as presented at an …
[HTML][HTML] Cognitive maps and the magnetic sense in vertebrates
RN Shirdhankar, EP Malkemper - Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2024 - Elsevier
Navigation requires a network of neurons processing inputs from internally generated cues
and external landmarks. Most studies on the neuronal basis of navigation in vertebrates …
and external landmarks. Most studies on the neuronal basis of navigation in vertebrates …
The importance of time of day for magnetic body alignment in songbirds
Spontaneous magnetic alignment is the simplest known directional response to the
geomagnetic field that animals perform. Magnetic alignment is not a goal directed response …
geomagnetic field that animals perform. Magnetic alignment is not a goal directed response …
[HTML][HTML] Schumann Resonances and the Human Body: Questions About Interactions, Problems and Prospects
Featured Application This review should strengthen the transdisciplinary dialogue between
scientists for further studying the influence of the Earth's magnetic field on the human body …
scientists for further studying the influence of the Earth's magnetic field on the human body …
Turning preference in dogs: North attracts while south repels
J Adámková, K Benediktová, J Svoboda, L Bartoš… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
It was shown earlier that dogs, when selecting between two dishes with snacks placed in
front of them, left and right, prefer to turn either clockwise or counterclockwise or randomly in …
front of them, left and right, prefer to turn either clockwise or counterclockwise or randomly in …
Potential Effects of Anthropogenic Radiofrequency Radiation on Cetaceans
Simple Summary The number of mass stranding events is dramatically increasing in recent
decades affecting cetacean diversity and conservation. They consist in the accumulation of …
decades affecting cetacean diversity and conservation. They consist in the accumulation of …
Fusion of wildlife tracking and satellite geomagnetic data for the study of animal migration
Background Migratory animals use information from the Earth's magnetic field on their
journeys. Geomagnetic navigation has been observed across many taxa, but how animals …
journeys. Geomagnetic navigation has been observed across many taxa, but how animals …