The origins of light-independent magnetoreception in humans

• Published in: Frontiers in human neuroscience Vol. 18; p. 1482872
• Main Authors: Shibata, Takashi, Hattori, Noriaki, Nishijo, Hisao, Kuroda, Satoshi, Takakusaki, Kaoru
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2024
• Subjects: electromagnetic induction; geomagnetic field; iron; magnetoreception; magnetotactic bacteria; semicircular canals; magnetoreception; electromagnetic induction; iron; magnetotactic bacteria; geomagnetic field; semicircular canals

The Earth’s abundance of iron has played a crucial role in both generating its geomagnetic field and contributing to the development of early life. In ancient oceans, iron ions, particularly around deep-sea hydrothermal vents, might have catalyzed the formation of macromolecules, leading to the emer...