Single-nuclei RNA sequencing of HVC and RA in zebra finches
The evolution of the six-layered neocortex is often credited with an increased capacity for complex behaviors and cognition in humans and other mammals. However, birds, despite lacking a laminated neocortex, display complex and non-instinctual behaviors including vocal learning, tool use, and problem-solving1,2. The evolution of brain circuits and cell-types supporting advanced behavioral repertoires remains poorly understood. Here in songbirds, we use single-cell RNA-sequencing to characterize...
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Zebra finch bulk RNA-seq dataset with 28 bp reads and high Q30 purity (96.8%), suggesting small-RNA enrichment or targeted sequencing of compact transcripts. Mean base quality of 34.5 and minimal adapter content indicate clean library preparation. Suitable for searching avian transcriptomics or small-RNA-biased expression studies.
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