Molecule that orients neurons for high definition sensing identified
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
Many animals have highly developed senses, such as vision in carnivores, touch in mice, and hearing in bats. New research has uncovered a brain molecule that can explain the existence of such finely-tuned sensory capabilities, revealing how brain cells responsible for specific senses are positioned to receive incoming sensory information.