Folding of the cerebral cortex is a fundamental milestone of mammalian brain evolution and
is associated with dramatic increases in size and complexity. New animal models, genetic …

The human brain is characterized by the large size and intricate folding of its cerebral cortex,
which are fundamental for our higher cognitive function and frequently altered in …

Abstract Background Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) comprise a diverse class of
transcripts that can regulate molecular and cellular processes in brain development and …

The dramatic evolutionary expansion of the neocortex, together with a proliferation of
specialized cortical areas, is believed to underlie the emergence of human cognitive …

Highlights•Human-specific aspects of cortical expansion.•Genomic changes affecting
cortical neurogenesis.•Human-specific genes affecting cortical progenitors.Neocortex …

Phylogenetic trees are central to many areas of biology, ranging from population genetics
and epidemiology to microbiology, ecology, and macroevolution. The ability to summarize …

The diversity of lncRNAs has expanded within mammals in tandem with the evolution of
increased brain complexity, suggesting that lncRNAs play an integral role in this process. In …

The extraordinary cellular diversity and the complex connections established within different
cells types render the nervous system of vertebrates one of the most sophisticated tissues …

The capacities for neural stem cells (NSCs) self-renewal with differentiation are need to be
precisely regulated for ensuring brain development and homeostasis. Recently, increasing …

The neocortex is among the newest evolutionary additions to the human brain, consistent
with its function in higher‐level processes such as cognition. This structure develops through …