Evolutionary divergence of neuroanatomical organization and related genes in chimpanzees and bonobos.

Given their close genetic relatedness to humans, bonobos (Pan paniscus) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) offer an essential comparative framework for studying the evolution of uniquely human traits. These two species differ markedly in their socio-behavioral repertoires, which is reflected in neuroanatomical differences that have been reported in the literature. However, phylogenetic comparative methods have not yet been used to map the evolution of neuroanatomical traits in bonobos and chimpanzees, limiting our ability to understand which neural systems are derived in each species in relation to the last common ancestor of Pan (Pan-LCA).

Forensic anthropology in the global investigation of humanitarian and human rights abuse: Perspective from the published record.

Forensic anthropologists have played key roles in the historical development of forensic science applications to global humanitarian and human rights issues. These anthropological initiatives can be traced back to the Smithsonian seminar organized by T. D.