The social discussions demonstrate strong interest and moderate engagement, with examples like references to Wilhelmsto and Wiltschko’s work, comments on the quantum compass helping birds 'see' magnetic fields, and mentioning the longstanding research by the renowned Wiltschko team. The tone combines scientific acknowledgment with curiosity about broader implications.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support or acknowledge the significance of the research, especially emphasizing the contributions of the Wiltschko team and the importance of cryptochrome mechanisms.
InterestHigh interest
The social discussions show high interest, with mentions of groundbreaking studies and the potential for new insights into bird navigation, indicating curiosity and enthusiasm.
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Participants reference specific research papers, highlight key scientists, and discuss biological mechanisms, reflecting a moderate but meaningful level of engagement.
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Abstract in brief
The avian magnetic compass is an inclination compass that detects the direction of the Earth's magnetic field based on the angle of the magnetic field lines, not their polarity, and it works best under short-wavelength light.
This magnetic sensing mechanism relies on radical pair processes in the retina, particularly involving cryptochrome molecules, with cryptochrome 1a (Cry1a) being the most likely receptor due to its location in ultraviolet cones.
Cryptochromes undergo a photocycle involving radical pair formation during light absorption, which is crucial for birds to detect magnetic directions and navigate effectively using the Earth's magnetic field.
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology, 2021.5.
https://t.co/kcNZXH1EfX
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“Quantum compass might help birds ‘see’ magnetic fields” – Nature, 2021.6.23.
Nov 19, 2025 · 38 likes · 7 shares · 128,697 followersView post →
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Klaus Riede
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@peakaustria vielleicht sollte man noch das deutsche #forscher Ehepar Wiltschko erwähnen die seit Jahrzehnten am magnetischen Kompass im Vogelauge forschen und bahnbrechende Arbeiten veröffentlicht haben https://t.co/L9euvEGLAt
May 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,577 followersView post →
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New Research: The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome https://t.co/Q42xZRom0y #Physiology
May 19, 2021 · 1 like · 8,640 followersView post →
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here's a scientific article explaining that bio-mechanism
The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome by Roswitha Wiltschko, Christine Nießner, and Wolfgang Wiltschko
https://t.co/EIKxqufp4c
h/t @guncelawits for sharing https://t.co/VDtqFYA5bZ
This video explores how migratory birds sense Earth's magnetic field through the radical pair mechanism in cryptochrome proteins, highlighting the intersection of chemical reactions sensitive to magnetic fields and…
Discover how birds navigate thousands of miles using genetic instincts, celestial cues, and Earth's magnetic fields, relying on cryptochrome molecules to detect magnetic directions, enabling precise migration routes.
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology,…
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology,…
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology,…
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology,…
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引用元資料はこちら。
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Wiltschko R., Wiltschko W. 「The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome」 Frontiers in Physiology, 2021.5.
https://t.co/kcNZXH1EfX
Frontiers
“Quantum compass might help birds ‘see’ magnetic fields” – Nature, 2021.6.23.
Nov 19, 2025 · 38 likes · 7 shares · 128,697 followersView post →
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Klaus Riede
@KlausRiede · X
@peakaustria vielleicht sollte man noch das deutsche #forscher Ehepar Wiltschko erwähnen die seit Jahrzehnten am magnetischen Kompass im Vogelauge forschen und bahnbrechende Arbeiten veröffentlicht haben https://t.co/L9euvEGLAt
May 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,577 followersView post →
The Magnetic Compass of Birds: The Role of Cryptochrome by Roswitha Wiltschko, Christine Nießner, and Wolfgang Wiltschko
https://t.co/EIKxqufp4c
h/t @guncelawits for sharing https://t.co/VDtqFYA5bZ
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