比較認知研究とゲノム研究の統合に向けて

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A few years ago, the entire human genome was decoded, and this information constitutes our blueprint. We have benefited from this genome-sequence information in various ways, including the development of new drugs and advances in molecular biological technology. However, we still do not know how the “human mind” has evolved, or the biological basis of cognition in humans. It may be difficult to determine the biological features of humans without comparison with other species. It is important to compare differences in cognition and genomes among species and to conduct association studies in order to understand the human mind. In this review, we introduce recent topics related to interaction between the cognitive sciences and genome information and discuss the possibilities of molecular biological approaches in comparative cognitive science.