In this exciting episode of “The Story of Us,” we are thrilled to welcome the esteemed Professor Pascal Gagneux from UC San Diego. As the Executive Co-Director of CARTA (Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny), Dr. Gagneux brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolutionary mechanisms driving primate molecular diversity.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating work being done under Dr. Gagneux’s direction at CARTA. We discuss his extensive research on wild chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast, the population genetics of West African chimpanzees, and the critical differences in sialic acid biology between humans and chimpanzees that shed light on our evolutionary path.

Dr. Gagneux also shares insights into the innovative graduate specialization in Anthropogeny he helped establish in 2011, providing a unique interdisciplinary program that bridges social and natural sciences.

Tune in to learn more about the groundbreaking work of CARTA and gain valuable advice from Dr. Gagneux on navigating the complex field of anthropogeny. Don’t miss this engaging and informative episode!