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finding:ectopic-eyes-on-tadpole-tails-support-visual-learning-despite-connecting-to-the-spinal-cordEctopic eyes on tadpole tails support visual learning despite connecting to the spinal cord.
From Blackiston & Levin (2013), shows plasticity of brain and body.
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extracted_from(2023) · Clawson, Wesley P. · Levin, Michael
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- Douglas BlackistonauthoredCollaborator cited for work on tadpole eye transplantation, memory in metamorphosis, and xenobots.
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- Key insight about the nature of evolved systems.
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- Levin-led research showing bioelectric signals encode and control anatomical goal states in living systems.
- Bioelectric morphogenesis & memorymembers_ofMichael Levin's research on bioelectric signaling controlling anatomical goals, regeneration, and cancer.
- Xenopus studies showing ion channel patterns direct cell collectives toward specific anatomical outcomes independent of genetic or positional cues, led by Michael Levin.
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- Result from Blackiston & Levin 2013: sensory data from displaced eyes can be used for learned behavior without evolutionary adaptation.
- Blackiston & Levin 2013 finding showing plasticity of sensorimotor integration.
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- Demonstrates competence of eye primordia to achieve function in novel locations.
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