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Nature 443, 149-150 (14 September 2006) | doi:10.1038/nature05154; Published online 16 August 2006

Evolutionary biology: Human brain gene wins genome race

Chris P. Ponting1 & Gerton Lunter1

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The differences in brain size and function that separate humans from other mammals must be reflected in our genomes. It seems that the non-coding 'dark matter' of genomes harbours most of these vital changes.

The human brain is supposed to set us apart from other animals. If so, our genome must retain the imprint of our brain's recent evolution.

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