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The formation of a part of the human brain responsible for regulating vital functions is triggered in an identical way in the sea lamprey, a new study has found. The discovery suggests that we’re ...
The extracellular matrix protein reelin (RELN) is best known for regulating the radial migration of neurons in the developing neocortex, and it seems to function similarly in other parts of the brain, ...
A zebrafish swims toward its intended target, but strong currents push it off course. Nevertheless, the tiny fish swims back to its original location, determined to finish its journey. How do animals ...
The vertebrate hindbrain undergoes a complex process of segmentation and patterning during embryogenesis, a process governed by tightly regulated gene networks and signalling gradients. Central to ...
The sea lamprey, a 500-million-year-old animal with a sharp-toothed suction cup for a mouth, is the thing of nightmares. A new study discovered that the hindbrain -- the part of the brain controlling ...
Animal survival relies on neural mechanisms that trigger behaviors to meet basic bodily needs. Traditionally, motivated behaviors have been categorized into three phases (Figure 1A; Craig, 1917). The ...
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