Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Evidence for adaptive evolution towards high magnetic sensitivity of potential magnetoreceptor in songbirds
C. Langebrake, G. Manthey, A. Frederiksen…·M. Liedvogel
The paper investigates Cry4's role as a magnetoreceptor in migratory songbirds, showing strong positive selection and variability, and identifies its loss in certain bird groups.
DOI 10.1101/2023.03.25.534197