Neurons Die Naturally, Songs Degrade (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Neurons Die Naturally, Songs Degrade

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The natural die off of neurons in the song center of a sparrow's brain as the breeding season concludes causes a measureable decline in the song that scientists can measure.

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T Larson/U of Washington

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