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Evolutionary neuroscience
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Evolutionary neuroscience is an interdisciplinary scientific research field that attempts to understand the evolution and natural history of nervous system structure and function. The field draws on concepts and findings from both neuroscience and evolutionary biology. Historically, most empirical work has been in the area of comparative neuroanatomy; however, conceptually and theoretically the field is related to fields as diverse as comparative psychology, neuroethology, developmental neurobiology, evo-devo, behavioral ecology, anthropology and evolutionary psychology.
See also
See also
External links
External links
- [1] – Brain Behavior and Evolution (Journal)
- [2] – “Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation” Ann B. Butler, William Hodos
- Sinauer.com – Principles of Brain Evolution Georg F. Striedter, University of California, Irvine‘ (book review, 2004)