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.
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.