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Describe the Developing Human Brain from Conception Through Older Age

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Describe the developing human brain from conception through older age. Be sure to discuss issues like neurogenesis, neuron migration, organization plasticity, and lateralization.


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Tumor-Suppressor Genes

Genes that help regulate cell growth and division and can protect cells from becoming cancerous. When mutated or inactivated, they may contribute to cancer development.

Genealogical Lineage

Refers to the direct descent from an ancestor to its progeny, tracing the heritage and ancestry through generations.

Gene Tree

A graphical representation showing the inferred evolutionary relationships among various genes from different species based on their DNA sequence.

Homologous

Referring to structures or genes that are similar in different species due to common ancestry, often performing similar functions.

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