The genetic symphony underlying evolution of the brain’s prefrontal cortex

The genetic symphony underlying evolution of the brain’s prefrontal cortex

The prefrontal cortex of the human brain is larger than that of other species. Comparisons of mouse, macaque and human brains uncover some of the genetic and molecular factors behind these differences. The gene-regulatory mechanisms driving prefrontal cortex expansion.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature (London) 2021-10, Vol.598 (7881), p.417-418
Hauptverfasser: Wallace, Jenelle L., Pollen, Alex A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Biological research
Biology, Experimental
Brain
Developmental neurology
Genetic aspects
Genetic regulation
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Natural history
News And Views
Physiological aspects
Prefrontal Cortex
Science
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Zusammenfassung:The prefrontal cortex of the human brain is larger than that of other species. Comparisons of mouse, macaque and human brains uncover some of the genetic and molecular factors behind these differences. The gene-regulatory mechanisms driving prefrontal cortex expansion.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-021-02460-3