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A comparative analysis of primate brains found that humans exhibit unique differences in dopamine gene expression, particularly in the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine. These differences may contribute to aspects of cognition and behavior such as working memory, reasoning, and intelligence.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Comparison of primate brains hints at what makes us human American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Nov 23, 2017 · first to report
- Kent State research group publishes analysis of primate brains in top science journal Kent State University · Nov 30, 2017