Innate behavior is genetically programmed in the wiring of the brain. As such, it bears the footprint of the evolutionary history of a species and its adaptation to the environment. For example, birds that colonize northern environments often migrate to warmer climates at the approach of winter, while mammals in the African planes move from the south to the north to avoid the dry season.
By observing behavior across different species, neuroscientists can make inferences about how evolution has shaped brain architecture and how it shapes their ability to adapt to a changing environment. Join speakers Marco Gallio, PhD, and Katja Reinhard, PhD, to explore how understanding evolution and behavior has implications for organisms in a rapidly changing world. Moderated by Sophie Caron, PhD, presentations and discussions will highlight recent advances in the field and key conceptual questions that together shed light on mechanisms of flexibility and adaptation.
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