The overall tone reveals enthusiasm and curiosity, with many discussions sharing videos of pigeons demonstrating their intelligence and referencing the study about how avian neurons consume less glucose. Phrases like 'phenomenal things' and 'incredible capacity' show excitement, while mentions of the study's implications highlight perceived importance without definitive conclusions, reflecting moderate engagement and recognition of potential impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions reflect agreement with the research, emphasizing the efficiency of avian neurons and their surprising capabilities.
InterestHigh interest
Posts show high interest, with many sharing videos, asking questions, and highlighting the significance of the findings.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several social discussions reference specific studies and offer detailed insights, indicating moderate engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
Participants recognize the potential impact on understanding bird intelligence and neurological evolution, but it remains somewhat speculative at this stage.
Abstract in brief
Birds, specifically pigeons, have a surprisingly low energy budget for their neurons, consuming about three times less glucose than similar-sized mammals, allowing them to support a high number of neurons.
This low neuronal energy consumption was measured using advanced imaging techniques, which showed that pigeon brains can efficiently utilize glucose while maintaining cognitive functions.
The findings suggest that this unique metabolic efficiency may be a result of evolutionary adaptations in the avian brain, enhancing their ability to process information.
How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their tiny bird brains. Another part is that avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons. https://t.co/Efn1oZUXgz https://t.co/qmSu6hLrvW
El cerebro de las aves consume tres veces menos glucosa que el de los mamíferos. Ojo, de momento se ha comprobado solo en palomas. De generalizarse, esto sugeriría que las neuronas de las aves poseen una mayor eficiencia en el uso de la energía.
https://t.co/VxTr9R8Ssl https://t.co/ooB6MlYlNQ
True Facts: Pigeons Aren't Mindless Peckers https://t.co/8p43vpk9cX via @YouTube
May 17, 2024 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 32,083 followersView post →
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@yamagatm3 · X
Avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons https://t.co/Q0X0ubAGBu
ハトの神経細胞のエネルギー収支は、哺乳類に比べて約3倍低い。鳥類の神経細胞の処理がより効率的であることを示している？#日本神経科学学会ニューロナビゲータ
Pigeons have a surprisingly low energy budget for their neurons, consuming about three times less glucose than similar-sized mammals. This efficient metabolism may be an evolutionary adaptation, supporting high…
Pigeons have a surprisingly low energy budget for their neurons, consuming about three times less glucose than similar-sized mammals, allowing them to support a high number of neurons. This efficiency may be an…
@verysillyharvey OH YEAH he still posts videos, kinda like documentaries! he says silly stuff with that same voice even though it doesn't hit as hard, here's one of my personal favorite https://t.co/qTmeivM4z6
SIM!!!!!! se você desacelerar um vídeo disso dá pra ver bem claramente
esse vídeo aqui fala bem disso e outras coisas muito legais sobre pombos!!
youtu.be/LfYV39SKIiM
Ze Frank did a True Facts episode on pigeons recently, and talks about their nests a bit. I know that's not the point of your posts, but it's good, would recommend!
youtu.be/LfYV39SKIiM
I’ve loved Ze Frank ever since his “How to Dance Properly” flash format videos came out. So glad he’s still putting out quality & informative videos like this!
@CraftyCatDad - I’d love to hear what Nuggie’s reaction is to this!
https://t.co/3NJ2558qaP
RT @thewebbix: Are you familiar with True Facts on YouTube? Interested in animals? Then give a look. It offers amazing information with a h…
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@thewebbix · X
RT @thewebbix: Are you familiar with True Facts on YouTube? Interested in animals? Then give a look. It offers amazing information with a h…
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Gemma
@OverXposed1 · X
RT @thewebbix: Are you familiar with True Facts on YouTube? Interested in animals? Then give a look. It offers amazing information with a h…
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@thewebbix · X
Are you familiar with True Facts on YouTube? Interested in animals? Then give a look. It offers amazing information with a humorous tone.
This one on pigeons was a revelation to me. About an incredible capacity to recognize visual patterns… X-rays, words
https://t.co/iPP7RmMPvw
May 26, 2024 · 4 likes · 5 shares · 26,831 followersView post →
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@yuetsu · X
i don't know if birds are truly real, but here's some thoughts on pigeons!
https://t.co/2aixGB6BAJ
/cc @blairsmenagerie @TWIScience @drkiki @Jacksonfly
Hey! er, um.. this is to segway you into the micoverse! I was an offshoot of Zfrank.
True Facts: Pigeons Are Tricking You https://t.co/s2zFvwhQyz via @YouTube
sneaky, yep.
https://t.co/erMQ49yZ0e
True Facts: Pigeons @zefrank ft the work of @E_Carlen !!
https://t.co/s8uljRrHXA
May 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 735 followersView post →
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@LoadComics @EvandroFuzari @DerekGalvao @FelipeSieira @foioguto @BrunoBandeir4 Load você vai gostar mais ainda de pombo depois de assistir esse vídeo.
https://t.co/TrW9ZnvSUc
It's kinda impressive that these went from kinda informative and very silly to kinda silly and very informative, but I still watch them religiously.
https://t.co/CuKslmP2PQ
@DzuricaJohn @dinomation2 @LancianIdolatry https://t.co/kJ0JiEK4uH.
What's scary is the mitochondrail energy efficiency, this means they can sustain power generation much better than mammals. Large motor neurones that innervate fast twitch muscle fibre will not tire easily due to both fuel efficiency and O² abundance
#CurrentBiology Avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons https://t.co/UxC3hFcJ6m neural tissue in the pigeon consumes 27.29 ± 1.57 μmol glucose per 100 g per min in an awake state. https://t.co/SUxCE2u8Ti
Dec 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 45,137 followersView post →
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Sacha Vignieri
@svignieri · X
RT @Facultyopinions: Not so birdbrained: @CognitiveEcol recommends this paper by @KayavonEugen et al. published in @CurrentBiology that sho…
Dec 6, 2022 · 1 share · 1,332 followersView post →
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H1 Connect
@H1Connect · X
Not so birdbrained: @CognitiveEcol recommends this paper by @KayavonEugen et al. published in @CurrentBiology that shows avian #neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons. #Birds #Neuroscience #Evolution
https://t.co/nLvErKnicW https://t.co/VxAvb9x1mz
Dec 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 21,091 followersView post →
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@VaporeonFan69 · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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(Sichu Lu(Sichu.Lu218@proton.me)
@lu_sichu · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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@ubiquitousnewt · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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TomiTapio
@Tomi_Tapio · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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@elder_george · X
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RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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Pierre Romagnoli
@zazensoto · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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@ryandal · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
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Hari Sapkota PhD
@harrysapkota · X
RT @mrophiophagus: This is veryyy Interesting!!
Avian neurons consume three times less glucose
than mammalian neurons
https://t.co/diFcfRk…
El cerebro de las aves consume tres veces menos glucosa que el de los mamíferos. Ojo, de momento se ha comprobado solo en palomas. De generalizarse, esto sugeriría que las neuronas de las aves poseen una mayor eficiencia en el uso de la energía.
https://t.co/VxTr9R8Ssl https://t.co/ooB6MlYlNQ
Birds: They are smol, but they are smart. They have a lot of neurons in their smol brains, but how do they afford them? Neurons are energetically expensive. Turns out pigeons' neurons use 3X less glucose than mammalian neurons! From @KayavonEugen.
https://t.co/xcgYHIp6KG
Sep 13, 2022 · 1 like · 1,066 followersView post →
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@AmirVegan · X
RT @SteveStuWill: How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their ti…
Avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons https://t.co/Q0X0ubAGBu
ハトの神経細胞のエネルギー収支は、哺乳類に比べて約3倍低い。鳥類の神経細胞の処理がより効率的であることを示している？#日本神経科学学会ニューロナビゲータ
How did birds get so smart? Part of the answer is that they've got primate-like numbers of neurons squeezed into their tiny bird brains. Another part is that avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons. https://t.co/Efn1oZUXgz https://t.co/qmSu6hLrvW
"Avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons"
Birds have smaller neurons but more of them (compared to mammals). Very interesting
https://t.co/HvxKYcUk5f
Avian neurons consume three times less glucose than mammalian neurons
They measured glucose metabolism using positron emission tomography (PET) and [18F]FDG in awake pigeons. Cool!
Pigeon brain with 150000 neurons/mg ≈ 28 μmol glucose per 100 g/min
https://t.co/eEujXe8VoA
#Avian-#Neurons consume three times less #glucose than #Mammalian-#Neurons
The #LowNeuronalEnergy budget explains how #pigeons & other birds
can support high numbers of neurons
without associated #MetabolicCosts
or
compromising #NeuronalSignaling
https://t.co/53mUmLKlZR
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