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magnetoreception

Known as: magnetoception, sensory perception of magnetic field 
The series of events required for an organism to receive a stimulus relating to a magnetic field, convert it to a molecular signal, and recognize and… 
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2008
2008
Does avian magnetoreception rely on both magnetite and maghemite
Recently, a putative magnetoreceptor in the upper-beak skin of homing pigeons was chemically characterized using X-ray… 
2006
2006
Laboratory behavioural assay of insect magnetoreception: magnetosensitivity of Periplaneta americana
SUMMARY A relatively simple all-laboratory behavioural assay of insect magnetoreception has been developed. We found non… 
2004
2004
Light-dependent magnetoreception in birds: analysis of the behaviour under red light after pre-exposure to red light
SUMMARY In previous experiments, migratory birds had been disoriented under 635 nm red light, apparently unable to use their… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Light-dependent magnetoreception in birds: the effect of intensity of 565-nm green light
Abstract In a previous study, Australian silvereyes tested in autumn under monochromatic 565-nm green light at intensities of 2.1… 
2000
2000
Light-Dependent Magnetoreception in Birds: Does Directional Information Change with Light Intensity?
Abstract Magnetic compass orientation in birds is based on light-dependent processes, with magnetoreception being possible only… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Pigeon Homing: Effect of Various Wavelengths of Light During Displacement
Thirty years ago magnetic compass orientation was first demonstrated in the European robin, a migratory bird [1, 2]. Other bird… 
1995
1995
Honeybees and magnetoreception.
immune sera, polyclonal rabbit antibodies to human IL-1 f3, or anti-p20 ICE and protein A-agarose. After extensive washes, the… 
1992
1992
Magnetic compass orientation is eliminated under near-infrared light in the eastern red-spotted newt Notophthalmus viridescens
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Magnetic field effects on the rat pineal gland: Role of retinal activation by light
1982
1982
Birds, bees and magnetism A new look at the old problem of magnetoreception
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