Curr Biol November 2024 PMID 39368471

Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko.

Dawei Han, Catherine E Carr

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Discussions highlight the discovery of geckos potentially having a 'sixth sense,' with posts emphasizing how the research elucidates evolution and sensory mechanisms. The tone ranges from curiosity ('pretty cool') to scientific interest, illustrating recognition of the study's relevance and potential implications for understanding sensory evolution and health.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study reveals that in the tokay gecko, the saccule, traditionally viewed as a part of the vestibular system, also has an important role in detecting vibrations, acting as an auditory organ.
  • The nucleus vestibularis ovalis (VeO) in the gecko's hindbrain receives signals exclusively from the saccule and sends information to the auditory midbrain, showing a direct link between vibration detection and auditory processing.
  • These findings suggest that the auditory function of the saccule is likely an ancient trait shared among lepidosaurs (like snakes, geckos, and tuataras), indicating its role in vibration sensing has been preserved through evolution.

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko: Current Biology https://t.co/XQM6aLrIJl

Nov 7, 2024 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 32,097 followers View post →
Catherine Carr
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

Nov 5, 2024 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 175 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
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“Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko” by Catherine Carr et al. Current Biology https://t.co/fl8AoKdIAo

Oct 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 506,763 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/txKCm4lucU https://t.co/VWvmDOOURs

Oct 6, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 23,942 followers View post →
sasaco
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Geckos might have a “sixth sense”!

Jul 28, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 56 followers View post →
Vazquez, Ø
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko @CurrentBiology https://t.co/Bsf6EZmrux

Oct 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 318 followers View post →

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RT @sasacojunior: Geckos might have a “sixth sense”!

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Geckos might have a “sixth sense”!

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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko: Current Biology https://t.co/1d4IkdaaWP

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko: Current Biology https://t.co/XQM6aLrIJl

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Juan Angueyra
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RT @cemilycarr: Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

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RT @cemilycarr: Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

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RT @cemilycarr: Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

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RT @cemilycarr: Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

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Gary Ritchison
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Nov 5, 2024 · 325 followers View post →
Catherine Carr
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/ZawyDhskkp

Nov 5, 2024 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 175 followers View post →
geneaxis
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Lagartixas revelam o “sexto sentido” - #Ciência #SextoSentido https://t.co/Q68Pe5CuWn via @YouTube

Oct 22, 2024 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko www.cell.com/current-biol...

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jonny (good kind)
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This is pretty cool - reptile found that can sense low frequency sound with the saccule: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.09.016 (I'll edit with a direct PDF link in a sec) Hearing evolved in fishes, where the swim bladder as a big resonant cavity reached out to touch the vestibular organ […]

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Nodolas
@nodolas · X

Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko Well this article could help us understand how hearing evolved in reptiles. This could lead to new insights into human hearing and balance disorders. https://t.co/N3CyO27PNn

Oct 13, 2024 · 104 followers View post →
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Dr Imran Sheikh
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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko https://t.co/txKCm4lucU https://t.co/VWvmDOOURs

Oct 6, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 23,942 followers View post →
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RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko” by Catherine Carr et al. Current Biology https://t.c…

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Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko @CurrentBiology https://t.co/Bsf6EZmrux

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“Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko” by Catherine Carr et al. Current Biology https://t.co/fl8AoKdIAo

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