GPS neurons
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A group of 53 cells inside pigeons’ brains that respond to the direction and strength of the Earth’s magnetic field have been found.
Dubbed “GPS neurons” this group of cells could possibly be the answer to how birds can navigate over such large distances so successfully.
This story was reported here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17855194
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