Identification of two forebrain structures that mediate execution of memorized sequences in the pigeon.

Sen Cheng and Onur Güntürkün execution of memorized sequences in the pigeon Identification of two forebrain structures that mediate

Identification of two forebrain structures that mediate execution of 2 memorized sequences in the pigeon 3 4

44 The execution of action sequences is the basis of most behavior. However, little is 45 known about the neural foundation of visuomotor sequence execution in birds, 46 although pigeons are a classic model animal to study sequence learning and 47 production. Recently, we identified two structures in the pigeon brain, the nidopallium 48 intermedium medialis pars laterale (NIML) and the nidopall...

Molecular Detection of Novel Genetic Variants Associated to Anaplasma ovis among Dromedary Camels in Iran

To the best of our knowledge, little information is available regarding the presence of Anaplasma species in camels in Iran. This study sought to investigate the presence of Anaplasma species by microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays in 100 healthy dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius) arriving for slaughter. The microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood films revealed that Ana...

MTPHs, an Aesthetic Aspect of Local Architecture of Lenjanat

Among the variety and diversity of pigeon houses, Multi-Tier Pigeon Houses (MTPHs) are distinguished from the functional and aesthetic point of view and are considered as a specific local architectural sights of Lenjanat. However, few studies have been conducted to study this type of pigeon house and these constructs have remained unknown. In this study we have conducted library and field studi...

Isolation and molecular characterization of Cryptococcus species isolated from pigeon nests and Eucalyptus trees

Background and Purpose: Cryptococcus species are pathogenic and non-pathogenic basidiomycete yeasts that are found widely in the environment. Based on phenotypic methods, this genus has many species; however, its taxonomy is presently being re- evaluated by modern techniques. The Cryptococcus species complex includes two sibling taxa of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. We aimed ...