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Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle

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How Neuroscientists Should Think About Birds

Birds have impressive cognitive abilities that can match or surpass those of many mammals. But birds still aren't recognized as having a cortex. Such a strong focus on looks might be leading scientists astray, Georg Streeter says.

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