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3 Jun 2025
Our researchers found that a surprisingly diverse set of brain areas is involved in motor control of single whiskers, including regions far beyond the typical brain areas.
Podcast episode
20 Dec 2024
In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, we are joined by Professor Marie Dacke from Lund University, an expert in sensory biology and behavioral neuroscience. Marie shares her journey from childhood curiosity about animals to groundbreaking discoveries on dung beetle navigation using celestial cues like the Milky Way. She discusses her Ig Nobel Prize-winning research, her approach to mentoring the next generation of scientists, and balancing outreach with academic work. With her engaging storytelling and valuable advice, Marie inspires us to embrace the unexpected and find joy in science communication and discovery.
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