How does the human brain fold?
Researchers discover molecular mechanism underlying human neocortex folding
06-Aug-2018 -
During human evolution, the size of the brain increased, especially in a particular part of the brain called the neocortex. The neocortex is responsible for our higher cognitive functions like speaking or thinking. To enable its expansion, the brain forms folds during fetal development that allow ...
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