The cerebral cortex constitutes more than half the volume of the human brain and is
presumed to be responsible for the neuronal computations underlying complex phenomena …

Many specifically human psychiatric and neurological conditions have developmental
origins. Rodent models are extremely valuable for the investigation of brain development …

The human brain is a large and complex organ, setting us apart from other primates. It
allows us to exhibit highly sophisticated cognitive and behavioral abilities. Therefore, our …

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 enlargement and species-specific elaboration of the cerebral neocortex during
evolution holds the secret to the mental abilities of humans; however, the genetic origin and …

Understanding the organization of the cerebral cortex remains a central focus of
neuroscience. Cortical maps have relied almost exclusively on the examination of …

Comparative studies of the brain in mammals suggest that there are general architectural
principles governing its growth and evolutionary development. We are beginning to …

With the discovery of the incredible diversity of neurons, Cajal and coworkers laid the
foundation of modern neuroscience. Neuron types are not only structural units of nervous …

The cerebral cortex varies dramatically in size and complexity between amniotes due to
differences in neuron number and composition. These differences emerge during embryonic …

The nervous system—in particular, the brain and its cognitive abilities—is among humans'
most distinctive and impressive attributes. How the nervous system has changed in the …