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Immuno-rich cells help the pigeons navigate.

Animals such as migratory birds and turtles appear to have the capability of a perceived geomagnetic field, which can be used for navigation. According to a study published in the Science journal, the metal-rich immunocellular cells in the dove's liver may give them the capability of a disk compass. An analysis of the dove tissue film found that its liver corrosive cells were rich in iron protein, but it was scarce in the spleen and completely non-existent in the beak and brain. Further observations from the electron microscope found that the macrocorrosites were close to neurons, all of which were connected to the central nervous system. Researchers have designed a test to test whether iron-rich megacorts can guide pigeons like a magnetic compass: They use drugs called clononate liposomes to suppress the activity of giant crumbs. The research team trained 34 pigeons. Doves during the day use the sun's position to determine direction. When cloudy or completely clouded, they rely on magnetic sensing to identify direction. The research team injected 18 pigeons with crodronate, and then, 24 hours later, when the clouds completely covered them up, they were thrown out. The pigeons were wearing GPS launchers and the research team was able to track their flight trajectory in real time. All 18 pigeons are lost until the sky clears. 16 The control pigeons are not lost. Researchers have indicated that if the Iron Protein Auxiliary Navigation Facility is proven, it may be general and applicable to a variety of animals, from bees to bats to whales and sharks.

https://www.science.org/content/article/mind-blowing-iron-rich-immune-cells-help-homing-pigeons-navigate