Brain organoids uncover how primates develop different brain shapes

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What happened

Most primate species have relatively large brains with surfaces marked by pronounced bulges and furrows.

This is not the case with common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus).

The brains of these small monkeys are smooth and virtually unfolded.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:20 UTC.

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