Reading Course "Classic Papers in Neuroethology" 2026

One classic paper with strong relevance in the field of neuroethology research will be discussed per session.
For each paper, one student will be in charge of outlining the major hypothesis and summarizing the results, concluding statements, and linking current advancements.

The sessions take place at the MPINB, room 307 from 17:15-18:45 on the indicated dates for the cohort 2024.

 

Schedule

22.04.2026

• Paper: Carr CE, Konishi M. (1990). A circuit for detection of interaural time differences in the brain stem of the barn owl. Journal of Neuroscience, 10(10), 3227–3246.
• Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2213141/
• Presenter: Billy Lam
• Principle Investigator attending: Tobias Rose

06.05.2026

• Paper: Aho, A.C., Donner, K., Helenius, S. et al. (1993). Visual performance of the toad (Bufo bufo) at low light levels: retinal ganglion cell responses and prey-catching accuracy. Journal of Comparative Physiology A,172, 671–682.
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00195393
• Presenter: Anantu Sunil
• Principle Investigator attending: Kevin Briggman

20.05.2026

• Paper: Poulet, James F. A.; Hedwig, Berthold (2006). The Cellular Basis of a Corollary Discharge.Science, 311,518–522.
• Link: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1120847
• Presenter: Desiree Goetting
• Principle Investigator attending: Bettina Schnell

10.06.2026

• Paper: Hammer M. (1993). An identified neuron mediates the unconditioned stimulus in associative olfactory learning in honeybees. Nature, 366, 59–63.
• Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/366059a0
• Presenter: Pallavi Syam
• Principle Investigator attending: Sabine Krabbe

24.06.2026

• Paper: Griffin, D. R., Webster, F. A., & Michael, C. R. (1960). The echolocation of flying insects by bats. Animal Behaviour, 8 (3–4), 141–154.
• Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0003347260900221
• Presenter: Bela Erlinghagen
• Principle Investigator attending: Jason Kerr

01.07.2026

• Paper: Wenchan Zhao et al. (2019). Inception of memories that guide vocal learning in the songbird. Science, 366, 83–89.
• Link: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaw4226
• Presenter: Shivam Pandey
• Principle Investigator attending: Pascal Malkemper

15.07.2026

• Paper: Reichert, H., Wine, J.J. (1983). Coordination of lateral giant and non-giant systems in crayfish escape behavior. J. Comp. Physiol. 153, 3–15.
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00610337
• Presenter: Meenakshi
• Principle Investigator attending: Tobias Ackels