Bird Migration: Toxic Molecule May Help Birds 'See' North And South
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 11:28
in Biology & Nature
A toxic molecule known to damage cells and cause disease may also play a pivotal role in bird migration. The molecule, superoxide, is proposed as a key player in the mysterious process that allows birds to "see" Earth's magnetic field.
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