Frog and Human Brain (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Frog and Human Brain

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This image shows a frog and human brain, brought to scale. Although the brain-building genes are similar in both, alternative splicing ensures greater protein diversity in human cells, which fuels organ complexity.

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Jovana Drinjakovic

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