Brain 'GPS' illuminated in migratory monarch butterflies
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 14:33
in Biology & Nature
A new study takes a close look at the brain of the migratory monarch butterfly to better understand how these remarkable insects use an internal compass and skylight cues to navigate from eastern North America to Mexico each fall. The research provides key insights into how ambiguous sensory signals can be integrated in the brain to guide complex navigation.