The Slow Maturing Gene of Human Exceptionalism The human brain is a remarkable organ, capable of processing and storing vast amounts of information, producing art that transcends cultures, and crafting complex societies.
For decades, scientists have sought to pinpoint the genetic factors behind this exceptionalism, often focusing on the unique properties of human neurons.
A recent study published in Neuron suggests that another type of brain cell – microglia – may hold the key to understanding why our brains develop so slowly and with such remarkable complexity.