Unlock the Secrets of Neocortical Neurogenesis: A Comprehensive Guide to Development and Evolution

The mammalian brain, including the human brain, is a complex and fascinating organ that has evolved over millions of years. At the heart of its development and evolution lies the neocortex, the youngest part of the cerebral cortex, responsible for vital functions such as sensory perception, motor commands, and higher-order cognition.

The process of neurogenesis is crucial to the formation and function of the neocortex, but this process is complex, involving species-specific adaptations of old and acquired new traits that subserve specific functions introduced during mammalian evolution.

A Groundbreaking Overview of Neocortical Neurogenesis

“Neocortical Neurogenesis in Development and Evolution” provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of neurogenesis in the developing neocortex and its evolutionary implications. This seminal work covers the generation of neurons and their migration to their functional positions, neural patterning, cortical folding, and variations and malformations of cortical development.

Readers will benefit from:

• A comprehensive review of the evolution and development of the neocortex in mammals, the part of our brain involved in higher cognitive functions
• A multidisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and medicine to provide a holistic understanding of the evolutionary youngest part of the cerebral cortex
• Coverage of neurogenesis in the developing neocortex and how this contributes to our understanding of the evolutionary implications

This book is essential reading for researchers and postgraduates in neuroscience, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and medical research, seeking to deepen their understanding of the intricate relationships between neurogenesis, development, and evolution.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: August 8, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781119860808 (Hardcover)
• ISBN: 9781119860815 (eBook)