Here is my potluck for the comparative genomics intro class!
Basically it's about the ASPM gene (one of the 7 genes linked to primate intelligence) that is found in primates and many cetaceans that leads to development of the neuron network of a developing embryo. They have found at least 2 areas of positive selection among primates and dolphins but not other mammals (or any that are specific to just humans).
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2012/09/11/dolphins-primates-gene-bigger-brains-aspm/#.UQmNZaHs31E
Michael Cruciger
Basically it's about the ASPM gene (one of the 7 genes linked to primate intelligence) that is found in primates and many cetaceans that leads to development of the neuron network of a developing embryo. They have found at least 2 areas of positive selection among primates and dolphins but not other mammals (or any that are specific to just humans).
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2012/09/11/dolphins-primates-gene-bigger-brains-aspm/#.UQmNZaHs31E
Michael Cruciger
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