Current topics in comparative developmental biology of vertebrate brains

Authors
Inoue, T Nakamura, S Osumi, N
Citation
T. Inoue et al., Current topics in comparative developmental biology of vertebrate brains, NEUROSCI RE, 39(4), 2001, pp. 371-376
Citations number
48
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01680102 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
371 - 376
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-0102(200104)39:4<371:CTICDB>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Little is known about how unique features in a species can emerge along the conserved body plan beyond species. For example, mammals, including human beings, have acquired the neocortex with distinct function and morphology. Here we review current topics in comparative developmental biology of verte brate brains, especially focusing on the cerebral neocortex as a suitable m odel for considering species-specific aspects. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ir eland Ltd and the Japan Neuroscience Society. All rights reserved.