DUF1220 copy number and the evolutionary expansion of primate cerebral cortex

Abstract

When compared to brains of other primates, the most striking feature of the human brain is its exceptional size. This size difference is mainly due to a massively expanded cerebral cortex and, thus, a higher number of brain... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Markus Sneve (University of Oslo)
  2. Anders Martin Fjell (University of Oslo)
  3. Kristine Beate Walhovd (University of Oslo)

Topic Areas

Imaging , Cognition: Education, Intelligence, Memory, Attention , Evolution

Session

PS » I. I. Gottesman Memorial Poster Session (17:30 - Thursday, 29th June, Reception)

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