Gene losses did not stop the evolution of big brains
Elephants and fruit bats have evolved large brains even though they have lost a gene that is fundamental to the supply of energy to the brain when glucose is not available.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-10-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/41912 |
| Summary: | Elephants and fruit bats have evolved large brains even though they have lost a gene that is fundamental to the supply of energy to the brain when glucose is not available. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-084X |