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Two parallel neural ectoderm progenitors contribute to the developing brain

137 points · 80 comments · Jimmc414

  1. Chance-Device · · focus · HN ↗
    Interesting. Might explain why the cerebellum and cortex work so differently? I wonder what the two ancient nervous systems looked like at the point where they merged.
    1. hbarka · · focus · HN ↗
      It might explain ADHD.
      1. Chance-Device · · focus · HN ↗
        Might it? I’m not sure I’m following you. Just because the cerebellum is involved?
        1. hbarka · · focus · HN ↗
          Its a joke. You know they say ADHD types made great hunters thousands of years ago, because they can hyperfocus on that gazelle while constantly keeping their head on a swivel.
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