Brain Development Made Humans Distinct From Neanderthals 130,000 Years Ago

A new study shows that modern humans produce more neurons during their development than Neanderthals due to a slight variation in one of the proteins present in the brain.

By Sam Walters
Sep 29, 2022 7:30 PMSep 29, 2022 8:00 PM
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This article was originally published on Sept. 8, 2022.

Scientists have always wondered what makes our species special, and some suggest it's because of the dramatic increases in the size and density of our brains during our development.

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