Learning from bird brains: how the study of songbird brains revolutionized neuroscience.
During the past 30 years, songbirds have become a popular model for neuroscience research. The author reviews three fundamental discoveries that have revolutionized the field and changed the way we understand the structure and function of the brain.
Harding
Cheryl F
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Department of Psychology and Biopsychology Doctoral Program, Hunter College, City University of New York, NY 10021, USA. harding@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D042341:Gonadal Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000639:trends*; D012737:Sex Factors; D020308:Songbirds / Q000502:physiology*; D014828:Vocalization, Animal / Q000502:physiology*
D042341:Gonadal Hormones