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Start of the Research Unit

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We are delighted to announce that the Research Unit FOR5768 will officially begin on January 1, 2026. This marks the launch of an exciting collaborative effort aimed at advancing our understanding of Neural Basis of Vocal Communication through coordinated research across all participating groups.

Kickoff meeting

March 03-04,2026

Kick-off meeting

A great kickoff for FOR5768!
Our research group met for the first time to launch this collaborative project. Inspiring discussions, exciting ideas, and a strong start for the work ahead.
Looking forward to the journey with this fantastic team!

Kickoff meeting in Tübingen

March 03-04, 2026

Publications

• Calderón-García JS, Costalunga G, Vogels TP, Vallentin D (2026) Interplay between syllable duration and pitch during whistle matching in wild nightingales. Curr Biol. S0960-9822(25)01673-2. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.12.025. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41529680.

• Carlos M. Gomez-Guzman, Daniela Vallentin, Jonathan I. Benichov (2026) Social familiarity strengthens neural and vocal responses to conspecific calls in zebra finches. PLoS Comput Biol. 22(3):e1014024. doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1014024. PMID: 41811819. (Open Access, Peer-reviewed)
• Tang W, Concha-Miranda M, Brecht M (2026) Auditory cortex modulates call duration in rats. Commun Biol. 9(1):353. doi: 10.1038/s42003-026-09608-9. PMID: 41617849 (Open Access, Peer reviewed)
• Nieder A (2026) Feathered primate of the air: the carrion crow as model in cognitive neuroscience. Lab Anim (NY). 55(5):153-155. doi: 10.1038/s41684-026-01726-5. PMID: 41986733.

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