Research Labs
The Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology (CASHP) engages in collaborative research with scholars on campus, in the nation's capital and in field sites throughout Africa, Asia and Europe. Our innovative lab space in GW's Science and Engineering Hall, with access to cutting-edge technology, enables new discoveries about the history of the human diet, our evolutionary timeline, saving endangered species and much more.
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CASHP Research Making News
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.
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 herbivores like antelopes and pigs.
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.
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.
Changes in Human Diet Shed Light on Human Evolution
A study led by David Patterson, PhD ‘16, finds a dietary shift about 1.65 million years ago when the genus Homo incorporated vegetation into their meals, demonstrating a divergence from earlier human ancestors.
