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. 2013 Oct 21;23(20):R925-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.08.039.

Visual behavior: mice run from overhead danger

Thomas A Münch  1
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Visual behavior: mice run from overhead danger

Thomas A Münch. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Mice show an innate protective behavior to looming shadows approaching from above: they either run for cover or freeze in place. This newly discovered 'looming response' adds to the repertoire of stereotyped behaviors that can be utilized to study visual pathways.

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