This Week in Evolution

TWiEVO 82: A genetic hack for the human brain

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Nels and Vincent consider evidence that a single amino acid change in the TKTL1 gene might have led to greater neurogenesis in the frontal cortex of modern humans compared with Neanderthals.

Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello

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Human TKTL1 implies greater neurogenesis…