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Featured Neuroscience

·January 18, 2023·3 min read

Study Identifies Cause for Excessive Folding of Gyri in Human Cerebral Cortex

Study identifies the role the TMEM161B gene plays in excessive folding of the gyri in the cerebral cortex of those with polymicrogyria.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 10, 2015·6 min read

Geometry of Human Brain’s Cerebral Cortex Correlates with Genetic Heritage

New findings about the brain's anatomy could lead to personalized medicine approaches for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.