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Right-left asymmetrics in the brain.

A M Galaburda, M LeMay, T L Kemper

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |February 24, 1978
    PubMed
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    Brain structural differences between hemispheres are evident early, potentially explaining human talents and language lateralization. These asymmetries, seen in auditory regions and fissures, may link to handedness and primate behaviors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Human Anatomy
    • Evolutionary Biology

    Background:

    • Structural asymmetries between brain hemispheres are a known human characteristic.
    • These asymmetries are observable early in development, even in fetal stages.
    • Similarities in Sylvian fissure asymmetries exist in apes and potentially Neanderthals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the origins and implications of structural brain asymmetries.
    • To investigate the relationship between anatomical asymmetries and functional lateralization.
    • To understand how brain asymmetries might explain human cognitive diversity and disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • The study reviews existing literature on brain structure and function.
    • It examines asymmetries in auditory regions, Sylvian fissures, lobes, and ventricles.
    • Correlations between anatomical asymmetries and behavioral traits like hand preference are discussed.

    Main Results:

    • Auditory region and Sylvian fissure asymmetries are present early and may relate to language lateralization.
    • Asymmetries in frontal, occipital lobes, and lateral ventricles correlate with hand preference.
    • These anatomical variations are proposed to underlie diverse human talents and neurological conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Structural brain asymmetries are fundamental to human neurobiology.
    • These asymmetries have evolutionary roots and functional significance, impacting cognition and behavior.
    • Understanding brain lateralization is key to explaining human uniqueness and neurological variability.

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