Thursday, August 17, 2006

Research finds 'unique human DNA'

Scientists say they have discovered a gene sequence which appears to play a central role in giving humans their unique brain capacity. The area, called HAR1, has undergone accelerated evolutionary change in humans and is active during a critical stage in brain development.

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// posted by Joel Polkinghorne @ 10:18 AM
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