CASHP is Hiring for a Postdoctoral Position in Human Evolutionary Biology
The Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology (CASHP) at the George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, benefited position as post-doctoral associate. The successful...
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Locating Lemurs: Facial Recognition Tech Tracks Endangered Species
The same facial recognition technology used to catch criminals can now track an endangered species — and possibly save it from extinction.
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Bonobos May Resemble Humans More Than You Think
A GW researcher examined a great ape species’ muscles and found they are more closely related to humans than common chimpanzees.
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Origin of Human Genus May Have Occurred by Chance
A GW researcher’s paper challenges the claim that the genus Homo originated in response to environmental changes.
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Researchers Discover Early Evidence Linked to Emergence of Modern Humans
The findings, published by lead author and anthropology professor Alison Brooks and an international research team that includes GW students and alumni, push back the evolutionary timeline.
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Great Ape Weaning Study Could Be Transformative
Associate Professor Shannon McFarlin will lead the anatomical component of a collaborative grant at three long-term great ape study sites.
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Lemur Lessons Lead Luther Rice Fellows
In Brenda Bradley’s anthropology lab, two Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellows are examining Madagascar’s lemurs for lessons in evolution.
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The Torso Connection
Research findings by Human Paleobiology doctoral student Eve Boyle challenge the widely accepted scientific theory connecting a primate’s torso size to diet.
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NSF Grants Expand Koobi Fora's Reach
Grants totaling $1.2 million from the National Science Foundation will broaden the research and learning experiences for CCAS students participating in the Kenyan field school.
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For Chimpanzees, Salt and Pepper Hair Not a Marker of Old Age
A new study from CASHP's Primate Genomics Laboratory finds there is significant variation in how chimpanzees experience pigment loss.
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Changing Landscapes, Changing Diets: How Fossilized Teeth Reveal Dietary Shifts
Using fossilized teeth uncovered in Ethiopia, a team led by CASHP postdoctoral researcher Enquye Negash traced how an ecological change nearly 3 million years ago forced a dietary shift among ancient...
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Anthropology Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Chet Sherwood, a biological anthropologist investigating brain evolution in primates and other mammals, was recognized for his achievements in original research.
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