Evolution of the mammalian neocortex is difficult to examine directly. For this reason,
comparative studies and developmental studies are the best way of gaining insight into the …

The neocortex is composed of areas that are functionally, anatomically and histochemically
distinct. In comparison to most other mammals, humans have an expanded neocortex, with a …

To understand how complex brains evolve one can examine a variety of the products of the
evolutionary process and then infer the mechanisms that generate the differences observed …

The neocortex is one of the most distinctive structures of the mammalian brain, yet also one
of the most varied in terms of both size and organization. Multiple processes have …

The neocortex is the part of the brain that is involved in perception, cognition, and volitional
motor control. In mammals it is a highly dynamic structure that has been dramatically altered …

The remarkable sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities of mammals mainly depend on the
neocortex. Thus, the emergence of the six-layered neocortex in reptilian ancestors of …

Throughout THE ZOTH CENTURY, remarkable advances in techniques for studying the
brain have revealed that the neocortex comprises a number of functional parts that …

Comparative developmental studies of the mammalian brain can identify key changes that
can generate the diverse structures and functions of the brain. We have studied how the …

The human cerebral cortex is generally considered the most complex organ, and is the
structure that we hold responsible for the repertoire of behavior that distinguishes us from …

Abstract Changes in neocortex size were a prominent feature of mammalian brain evolution,
but the implications for cortical structure, and consequently for the functional significance of …