A nose for touch

[...]star-nosed moles have been a gold mine for discoveries about brains and behavior in general- and an unending source of surprises. [...]many of these sensory, or afferent, neurons were directionally sensitive, meaning they responded to only one direction of sweeping movement across the star.

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Published inThe Scientist Vol. 26; no. 9; p. 28
Main Author Catania, Kenneth C
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Midland Scientist Inc 01.09.2012
LabX Media Group
Subjects
Advantages
Neocortex
Neural networks
Physiological aspects
Senses
Senses and sensation
Sensory receptors
Star-nosed mole
Studies
Teeth
North America
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Summary:[...]star-nosed moles have been a gold mine for discoveries about brains and behavior in general- and an unending source of surprises. [...]many of these sensory, or afferent, neurons were directionally sensitive, meaning they responded to only one direction of sweeping movement across the star.
ISSN:0890-3670
1547-0806