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The von Economo neurons in frontoinsular and anterior cingulate cortex in great apes and humans
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“However, both regions do correspond to the distribution of VENs. 36”
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“These spindle-shaped neurons are found in the AI and ACC of particular mammals, such as humans, other great apes, whales, dolphins, and elephants. 28,36”
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