The neocortex stands out as a stunning achievement of biological evolution. All mammals have this swath of tissue covering their brain, and the six layers of densely packed neurons within it handle the sophisticated computations and associations that produce cognitive prowess. Since no animals other than mammals have a neocortex, scientists have wondered how such […]
Read MoreUne expression qui a choqué une partie de l’opinion et de la classe politique. Réagissant sur BFMTV, la députée a assuré que ce n’était qu’un “tweet de boutade”. Pour autant, si cette expression s’est aujourd’hui popularisée, sa signification première est particulièrement insultante. En effet, “mange tes morts” est à l’origine une expression gitane, et plus […]
Read MoreThey added the chemical that triggered the first gene (corresponding to barcode A) for 24 hours, followed by the one for the second gene (corresponding to barcode B) for the next 24. “In theory we should have all the recording proteins turned on throughout the process, but only the RNA for signal A in the […]
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