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Comparative insights into insula structure and function

Joey A. Charbonneau Sarah B. Carp Jeffrey L. Bennett Savannah M. Maw Gilda Moadab J. Christianson Mark G. Baxter E. Bliss-Moreau

Aug 2026 · Nature Neuroscience · Vol 29, pp. 2081 - 2102 · 0 citations · 329 references

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This work systematically evaluates current knowledge regarding homologies in the insula among model species and humans to propose research directions aimed at strengthening translational insula research and enhancing the understanding of cross-species similarities and differences.

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