Sensory systems provide information from outside ... and specific brain regions are devoted to this activity in both invertebrates and vertebrates. The Nervous System and Behavior Simple animals ...

Columbia scientists have identified specialized brainstem neurons that tell mice when to stop eating. These cells integrate ...

The study identifies four sensory neurons that act as photoreceptor cells driving this phototaxic behavior, and suggests a conservation of phototransduction between vertebrates and worms. "The ...

We use embryos of a small tropical fish, the zebrafish, in our research, as this fish is a superb model for the study of vertebrate inner ear development. We use genetic and pharmacological approaches ...

Smell often goes under the radar as one of the least valued senses. But it is one of the first sensory systems vertebrates developed and is linked to your mental health, memory and more.

Vertebrate olfactory systems are typically ... marine species can inform us about the evolutionary trade-offs between sensory specialization and ecological versatility. Similarly, it can lead ...

A new study from USC Stem Cell scientists reveals how certain animals, such as zebrafish and lizards, can regenerate their hearing by reactivating dormant gene regulators. The discovery provides ...