The Subplate (Green) (IMAGE) Rockefeller University Caption The subplate (green) sits directly below the developing cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, but is curiously absent in the adult brain. Credit Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Molecular Embryology at The Rockefeller University Usage Restrictions Image may be used only to illustrate the research described in the accompanying release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.