Manuel Angel Pombal

This study investigates brain inputs to the vestibular nuclei in lampreys, finding sparse connections from other brain regions and extensive interconnections within the vestibular nuclei.

The paper identifies a novel transposable element, Tel2, in lampreys that is closely related to Tol2 in teleost fishes, suggesting horizontal transfer between jawless and jawed vertebrates.

This study investigates the functional development of eye movements and visuomotor circuits in lampreys, revealing that stabilizing reflexes develop earlier than goal-oriented responses.