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Brain Evolution Theory Challenged After 70 Years

WHY IT MATTERS

This discovery could lead to a reevaluation of how we understand animal intelligence and behavior, potentially shedding new light on the complex relationships between brain structure and function.

What happened

Researchers have found that the traditional view of brain evolution, where newer layers are stacked on top of an ancient 'lizard brain,' may be inaccurate. Instead, they discovered that evolution balances two competing brain wiring styles, expanding one while shrinking the other based on an animal's survival needs. This new understanding of brain evolution could have significant implications for our understanding of animal behavior and cognition.

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Scientists challenge a 70-year-old “lizard brain” myth

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