Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to ...

Leibniz Institute for Primate Research and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics have discovered ...

Two specific genes that evolve exclusively in humans jointly influence the development of the cerebrum. Researchers have provided evidence that these genes contribute together to the evolutionary ...

Before hominins intentionally chipped stone to make tools, they likely used sharp rocks already shaped by natural forces.

Well, maybe not “smart” entirely, but we’re at least the most advanced creatures when it comes to brain development, and scientists really want to know why. Evolution, sure, but the actual ...

Researchers discovered uniquely human neuroanatomical features in a study comparing human brains to macaque and chimpanzee ...

Sharp stone technology chipped over three million years allowed early humans to exploit animal and plant food resources. But how did the production of stone tools -- called 'knapping' -- start?

The human brain stands ... evidence-based strategies for brain health, we can navigate each stage with greater awareness and appreciation for the remarkable evolution of human cognition.

Humans have unique brain connections affecting emotions, social intelligence, and language, unlike chimpanzees or macaques.