| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4322607 | Neuron | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The neocortex of mammals is composed of cortical fields that have a unique organization associated with the animal's ecological niche and lifestyle. Each cortical field has a specific pattern of connections with other cortical fields and brain structures, and together they comprise a neocortical network that generates a variety of behaviors. These networks and the behaviors they generate are variable across mammals, and are particularly complex in some species such as humans. Here I discuss the mechanisms that contribute to neocortical organization in mammals, and how this organization has been altered to generate the variability that exists in different lineages.
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Authors
Leah Krubitzer,