Songs in the Key of Mouse
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 17:00
in Biology & Nature
Male mice belt out love songs to females during courtship. What scientists didn't know until now is female mice sing back. Using a sophisticated array of microphones and a sound chamber he developed, a University of Delaware researcher discovered the world is full of tiny furry Beyonces. Studying all the Single Ladies' communication provides insight into brain mechanics and impairments, potentially including those related to autism.