Neurons are one of the main components of the brain and play a key role in its processes, from coordinating limb movement to memorizing important dates and planning actions. For example, as you read this story, your nerve cells encode the information, make a judgment about whether you find it interesting or boring, and maybe even make you remember a “brain-burner” test.

Dr. Manuel Leal and his colleagues published an article in the journal Functional Ecology about communication signals among lizards.

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