Eye saccades enable mammals to chase prey and navigate through complex environments by aligning with optic flow, reducing motion blur. This mechanism allows animals to track erratic movements and react flexibly to changes in direction.
Researchers introduce ghost channels and cycles to understand transient behaviors in complex systems like climate processes or neuronal networks. This new approach challenges traditional concepts based on stable or unstable equilibria, potentially helping predict tipping cascades and ecosystem degradation.
Researchers identified surprising differences in TGF-β genes across nine nematode species, revealing unexpected changes in function between species. This study provides new insights into the evolution of TGF-β signaling pathways and their impact on development, behavior, and disease in humans and parasites.
Researchers created a miniature microscope that can image neural activity on a single-cell level from all cortical layers without interfering with animal behavior. The tool, developed by the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior, allows scientists to study how brain cells respond to environmental light and visual cues durin...