Schematic Summary of Our Findings (IMAGE) Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science Caption Newly born neurons initially exhibit slow multipolar migration. Then, the migration mode switches to faster locomotion. This study revealed that the subplate neurons send signals via synapses to the multipolar migrating neurons, leading to conversion of their migration mode to locomotion. Credit © Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.