Pilot Lecture: The Developing Brain
Course Overview
Fast-forward through a human lifespan for a revealing look at how our brains grow and change throughout our lives.
Video Lecture
01: The Developing Brain (35 min)
Professor Gabrielle Principe explores how human brains evolved differently from chimpanzees despite nearly identical genomes. The lecture covers:
- Evolutionary choices from 2 million years ago that shaped our brains
- How modern technology continues to influence brain development
- Key differences that make human cognition unique

