is aspm human specific
Entrez Gene Summary for ASPM Gene. This gene is the human ortholog of the Drosophila melanogaster 'abnormal spindle' gene (asp), which is essential for normal mitotic spindle function in embryonic neuroblasts.Studies in mouse also suggest a role of this gene in mitotic spindle regulation, with a preferential role in regulating neurogenesis.SPM (Asp (Abnormal Spindle) Homolog, Microcephaly Associated (Drosophila)) is a Protein Coding gene.