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The role of regulatory RNA in cognitive evolution
Abstract
The evolution of the human brain has resulted in the emergence of higher-order cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, planning and social awareness. Although there has been a concomitant increase in brain size and complexity, and component diversification, we argue that RNA regulation of epigenetic processes, RNA editing, and the controlled mobilization of transposable elements have provided the major substrates for cognitive advance. We also suggest that these expanded capacities and flexibilities have led to the collateral emergence of psychiatric fragilities and conditions. Trends Cogn Sci. 2012 Oct;16(10):497-503. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2012.08.007. Epub 2012 Aug 30.
| Type | Journal |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 1879-307X (Electronic) 1364-6613 (Linking) |
| Authors | Barry, G.; Mattick, J. S.; |
| Responsible Garvan Author | Professor John Mattick |
| Publisher Name | TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES |
| Published Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Published Volume | 16 |
| Published Issue | 10 |
| Published Pages | 497-503 |
| Status | Published in-print |
| URL link to publisher's version | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22940578 |
| OpenAccess link to author's accepted manuscript version | https://publications.gimr.garvan.org.au/open-access/11602 |