Chet Sherwood, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Anthropology
& GW Mind-Brain Institute
George Washington University

Great Apes and Models of Human Brain Evolution

Studying the brains of our closest living relatives, the great apes, can provide especially informative insights into neuroanatomical diversity and how evolution has shaped the distinct features of the human brain. In this seminar, the similarities and differences in brain structure, development, and behavior between humans and great apes will be explored, with a particular focus on the origins of neural plasticity and cultural capacity.

Faculty Host: Chris Krupenye