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Quantum Magnetoreception: The Evolutionary Secrets of Bird Navigation


A new genetic study suggests that the protein cryptochrome 4 in bird eyes is key to their magnetic navigation abilities, with evolutionary changes highlighting its role in adapting to different environments. Migratory birds have the ability to navigate vast distances with remarkable accuracy by u

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