#Primatecomparison

A landmark study from Oxford researchers shifts the spotlight from brain size to internal wiring as the key to human cognitive and social prowess. By tracing how brain regions connect, scientists offer fresh insights into what sets humans apart from chimpanzees and macaques, with implications for education and well-being in Thailand.

Historically, theories about human uniqueness leaned on overall brain size or isolated structures. Early, sometimes flawed, interpretations emphasized anatomy alone. Today, noninvasive neuroimaging enables researchers to map the brain’s networks. Using publicly available MRI data, the team charted how white-matter tracts link cortical areas across species.