
The Ambitious Quest To Genetically Map All Known Vertebrates
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The Vocal Learning Cognitive Link
This chapter examines the connections between vocal learning in vertebrates and their cognitive abilities, with a focus on songbirds and their advanced vocal imitation skills. It also discusses the implications of genetic engineering on vocalization in animals and potential applications for humans, while considering the ethical dimensions of altering genetic circuits to explore human uniqueness.
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