4 Tiny DNA Tweaks That Supercharged the Human Brain

How Four Small DNA Changes Helped Shape the Human Brain A tiny sliver of our genome may hold the key to what makes us human. Duke scientists have zeroed in on “Human Accelerated Regions,” mysterious stretches of DNA that don’t code for proteins but play a crucial role in brain development. Unlocking the Genetic Secrets […]

May 19, 2025
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4 Tiny DNA Tweaks That Supercharged the Human BrainHow Four Small DNA Changes Helped Shape the Human Brain A tiny sliver of our genome may hold the key to what makes us human. Duke scientists have zeroed in on “Human Accelerated Regions,” mysterious stretches of DNA that don’t code for proteins but play a crucial role in brain development. Unlocking the Genetic Secrets […]

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