Julia Joanna Forst

The paper examines G-protein subunit expression and interactions in the retina of the European robin, finding photoreceptor-specific expression patterns and in vitro interactions of {beta}{gamma} dimers.

This study investigates the magnetic properties of CRY4a in Japanese quail, showing similarities to robin CRY4a, suggesting quail as a potential model for studying magnetoreception in migratory birds.

The paper identifies four horizontal cell types in two bird species and describes their synaptic connections to photoreceptors, suggesting functional roles in intensity and color processing.