standing the old. This is a reflection of the way evolution works, with some novelties being traceable as modifications of primitive conditions and others having origins that are much less obvious. As a result, the problems of novelty and homology have been deeply intertwined for the past century and a half. It is here, at the interface between these two great concepts of evolutionary biology, ...

NS&B149 Neuroethology: Sensory Basis of Animal Orientation and Navigation This course is about the sensory and neuronal processes underlying the ability of animals to orient in and move through their environments. We will consider the basic functions of sensory and nervous systems that underlie the remarkable abilities of animals to orient themselves in personal space, move through their home r...

it has provided particularly useful insights is the analysis of the function of membrane proteins, specifically with respect to their interactions with the surrounding lipid molecules. Models and experiments show that rather than being a passive bystander in the function of membrane-bound proteins, the membrane can at times have an essential role in determining the function of these proteins. C...

NS&B149 Neuroethology: Sensory Basis of Animal Orientation and Navigation This course is about the sensory and neuronal processes underlying the ability of animals to orient in and move through their environments. We will consider the basic functions of sensory and nervous systems that underlie the remarkable abilities of animals to orient themselves in personal space, move through their home r...

NS&B149 Neuroethology: Sensory Basis of Animal Orientation and Navigation This course is about the sensory and neuronal processes underlying the ability of animals to orient in and move through their environments. We will consider the basic functions of sensory and nervous systems that underlie the remarkable abilities of animals to orient themselves in personal space, move through their home r...

of plant and animal species leads to morphological and physiological changes that distinguish domesticated taxa from their wild ancestors. It is one of the most important technological innovations in human history and was the linchpin of the Neolithic revolution 13,000–10,000 years ago, in which groups of hunter-gatherers formed the sedentary agricultural societies that ultimately gave rise to ...