PhysOrg Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Birds have impressive cognitive abilities and show a high level of intelligence. Compared to mammals of about the same size, the brains of birds also contain many more neurons. Now a new study reported in Current Biology on September 8 helps to explain how birds can afford to maintain more brain cells: their neurons get by on less fuel in the form of glucose.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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