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#1050 David Henshall - Fine-Tuning Life: A Guide to MicroRNAs, Your Genome's Master Regulators

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MicroRNAs: Key Players in Speciation and Cognition

This chapter examines the vital role of microRNAs in speciation, highlighting their influence on the development of new species and unique human cognitive functions. It explores how these molecular regulators contribute to brain physiology, synaptic communication, and learning processes, with implications for understanding various brain diseases. The discussion emphasizes the connection between microRNA activity and cognitive capabilities, establishing their critical function in both evolutionary biology and neurological health.

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