The Unique Human Brain: Genes, Neurons, Architecture
Is the human species special?
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Date: 27 JUNE 2023 from 17:30 to 19:00
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Event location: Institute of Advanced Studies - Sala Rossa, Palazzo Marchesini, Via Marsala, 26 - Bologna - In presence and online event
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Type: Lectures
After reflecting on unique features of human endeavour, like art, problem surmounting, and the build-up of culture and history, I shall give an account of specific traits of the human brain that help explicate singular human functions and behaviour. Interestingly, recent data support the existence of exclusive gene expression and of neurons characteristic
of the human brain. Communication through language, planning ahead and keeping adapted social relationships are distinctive functions of humans. In the human brain, regions in the frontal lobe, in particular, including language areas, as well as prefrontal and orbitofrontal areas are critical for the deployment of human-idiosyncratic functions. Importantly, prenatal and postnatal
developmental periods are crucial for the rich deployment of gene expression and the achievement of the complex neuronal and connectional architectures unique to the human brain.
To attend the lecture
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Sala Rossa, Palazzo Marchesini, Via Marsala, 26 - Bologna
If you prefer to attend this lecture in presence, you should write to segreteria.isa@unibo.it within June 27, 12 p.m. and book your place. The places will be assigned on “first come first served” basis.
PhD students and researchers who are interested may request an attendance certificate.