New research replicates the folding of a fetal human brain. Scientists found that that while many molecular processes are important in determining cellular events, what ultimately cause the brain to fold is a simple mechanical instability associated with buckling.

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New research replicates the folding of a fetal human brain. Scientists found that that while many molecular processes are important in determining cellular events, what ultimately cause the brain to fold is a simple mechanical instability associated with buckling.