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A predisposed motor bias shapes individuality in vocal learning.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 16 Jan 2024
Toji Noriyuki, Sawai Azusa, Wang Hongdi, Ji Yu, Sugioka Rintaro, Go Yasuhiro, Wada Kazuhiro
Abstract excerpt
The development of individuality during learned behavior is a common trait observed across animal species; however, the underlying biological mechanisms remain understood. Similar to human speech, songbirds develop individually unique songs with species-specific traits through vocal learning. In this study, we investigate the developmental and molecular mechanisms underlying individuality in vocal learning by...
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