Human-Specific Genes, Cortical Progenitor Cells, and Microcephaly
Over the past few years, human-specific genes have received increasing attention as potential major contributors responsible for the 3-fold difference in brain size between human and chimpanzee. Accordingly, mutations affecting these genes may lead to a reduction in human brain size and therefore, m...
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/5/1209 |