TWiEVO 82: A genetic hack for the human brain

Nels and Vincent consider evidence that a single amino acid change in the TKTL1 gene might have led to greater neurogenesis in the frontal cortex of modern humans compared with Neanderthals. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Human TKTL1 implies greater neurogenesis (Science) Everyone's a little bit Neanderthal (TWiEVO 8) Tragic gene flow from Neanderthals (TWiV 676) Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Science Picks Nels – Unusual display of elements Vincent – Sykdomspulsen and summary Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to [email protected]