Researchers discovered uniquely human neuroanatomical features in a study comparing human brains to macaque and chimpanzee brains.

A groundbreaking study reveals that what makes humans unique isn’t just intelligence but also emotional and social cognition. Comparing brain scans of humans, chimpanzees, and macaques, researchers found that key brain connections related to emotions and social interactions are distinctly human, highlighting the deep-rooted role of relationships in human evolution.

What makes the human brain unique?