Molecular insights into human brain evolution

PLoS Biol. 2005 Mar;3(3):e50. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0030050.

Abstract

As a species, we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our brain. But comparisons with other species may tell us how our unique brains evolved

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain* / anatomy & histology
  • Brain* / physiology
  • Evolution, Molecular*
  • Hominidae / genetics
  • Humans
  • Organ Size
  • Species Specificity
  • Whales / anatomy & histology
  • Whales / genetics