SETMAR, a case of primate co-opted genes: towards new perspectives.
Oriane LiéSylvaine RenaultCorinne Augé-GouillouPublished in: Mobile DNA (2022)
Our review underlines for the first time that SETMAR directly interacts with genes involved in brain functions related to vocalization and vocal learning. These findings pave the way for future works regarding SETMAR and the development of cognitive abilities in higher primates.