Unravel the Secrets of Neocortical Neurogenesis in Development and Evolution

By Wieland B. Huttner, a renowned author in the field of neuroscience, Neocortical Neurogenesis in Development and Evolution offers a comprehensive and groundbreaking exploration of the complex process of neurogenesis in the developing neocortex and its evolutionary implications.

Understanding the Development and Evolution of the Mammalian Neocortex

The development of the mammalian brain, including the human brain, is intricately linked with its evolution. The neocortex, the youngest part of the cerebral cortex in evolutionary terms, plays a vital role in sensory perception, generation of 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 Holistic Understanding of Neocortical Neurogenesis

This book provides a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and medicine to offer a comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary youngest part of the cerebral cortex. Readers will find:

• A comprehensive review of the evolution and development of the neocortex in mammals, highlighting the part of our brain involved in higher cognitive functions.
• Coverage of neurogenesis in the developing neocortex and its contributions to our understanding of the evolutionary implications.
• Insights into the generation of neurons and their migration to their functional positions, neural patterning, cortical folding, and variations and malformations of cortical development.

Neocortical Neurogenesis in Development and Evolution is an essential resource for researchers and postgraduates in neuroscience, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and medical research, seeking to unravel the mysteries of the neocortex and its role in mammalian evolution.

Published by Wiley, this book is available in English and can be accessed through major online retailers.

ISBN: 9781119860808 (Hardcover) | 9781119860815 (eBook)