"Gene Expression's Impact on Primate Brain Evolution Explored in Comprehensive Study"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A comprehensive study led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has investigated the relationship between gene expression and brain evolution across 18 primate species. By sequencing RNA transcripts from brain tissue samples of these species, the team identified significant variation in gene expression across different primate brains, particularly in regions related to cognition and metabolism. The study's findings may offer insights into the evolution of primate brains and provide potential avenues for understanding human neurodegenerative disorders.