Songbirds can learn flexible contextual control over syllable sequencing
eLife, 2021 The flexible control of sequential behavior is a fundamental aspect of speech, enabling endless reordering of a limited set of learned vocal elements (syllables or words). Songbirds are phylogenetically distant from humans but share both the capacity for
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To transduce a zebra finch: interrogating behavioral mechanisms in a model system for speech. [PDF]
, 2017 The ability to alter neuronal gene expression, either to affect levels of endogenous molecules or to express exogenous ones, is a powerful tool for linking brain and behavior. Scientists continue to finesse genetic manipulation in mice.
Heston, Jonathan B, White, Stephanie A
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Correlative microscopy of densely labeled projection neurons using neural tracers
Frontiers in Neuroanatomy, 2010 Three-dimensional morphological information about neural microcircuits is of high interest in neuroscience, but acquiring this information remains challenging. A promising new correlative technique for brain imaging is array tomography (Micheva and Smith,
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The Value of Comparative Animal Research : Krogh’s Principle Facilitates Scientific Discoveries [PDF]
, 2017 There are no conflicts of interest to declare. This paper developed from the 2016 Early Career Impact Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences to TJS. TJS has received funding from The Leverhulme Trust.
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Landbird trends in protected areas using time‐to‐event occupancy models
Ecosphere, 2019 Global populations of wildlife are affected by human activity, land cover change, and climate change. Long‐term monitoring programs across large spatial scales are required to understand how these and other factors affect wildlife populations.
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Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 2012 Synfire chains have long been suggested to generate precisely timed sequences of neural activity. Such activity has been linked to numerous neural functions including sensory encoding, cognitive and motor responses.
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Refueling performance is the primary currency of a successful migration as birds must maintain energy stores to achieve an optimal travel schedule. Migrating birds can anticipate heightened energy demand, not to mention increased uncertainty that energy ...
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A Sing-Song Way of Vocalizing: Generalization and Specificity in Language and Birdsong. [PDF]
, 2017 Spoken languages such as German are extremely discrete, whereas others such as Portuguese are melodic or "sing-song" wherein identifying a word relies on what comes before and after.
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The direct response of the gonads to cues of stress in a temperate songbird species is season-dependent. [PDF]
, 2013 The gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) system in the hypothalamus is often considered the final point in integration of environmental cues as they pertain to the reproductive axis.
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Categories, concepts, and calls : auditory perceptual mechanisms and cognitive abilities across different types of birds. [PDF]
, 2013 Although involving different animals, preparations, and objectives, our laboratories (Sturdy's and Cook's) are mutually interested in category perception and concept formation.
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