Humans share upwards of 95% of our genome with chimpanzees. However, human cells had more upregulated genes compared to chimpanzees. Differences in gene expression, not just their presence, seems to drive the remarkable specialization found in the human brain.
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It’s all about expression
Humans and chimpanzees share more than 95% of our genome, and yet we are remarkably different. A new study highlights the role of gene expression in the evolution and function of the human brain.