Evidence that macrophages with paramagnetic properties in the liver are involved in the spatial navigation of homing pigeons! 🧭🐦 This research suggests that navigation through earth's geomagnetic field in birds could involve a more complex set of mechanisms! #science 🧪
doi.org/10.1126/scie...
Birds use a variety of navigational strategies, including the geomagnetic field, especially when other cues are not available, such as under overcast or nocturnal conditions. Magnetite particles in th...
