Not unique to humans but uniquely human: researchers identify factor involved in brain expansion in humans

Published on March 27, 2024

What makes us human? According to neurobiologists it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do abstract thinking, create art, and speak complex languages. An international team has identified a new factor that might have contributed to neocortex expansion in humans.

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