A scientific seminar was held with a presentation by Associate Professor Sevinc Hümbətova of the Department of Zoology and Physiology
At the Faculty of Biology of Baku State University, another scientific seminar was organized with the aim of strengthening research activities. The seminar was dedicated to a presentation entitled “Social Structure of Primates: The Social Brain Hypothesis” delivered by Associate Professor Sevinj Hummatova of the Department of Zoology and Physiology.
During the presentation, the main evolutionary features of primate social behavior were analyzed in detail. It was noted that primate social systems vary across a wide spectrum, ranging from simple, temporary associations to complex, stable, and multilevel societies. Based on the results of modern scientific research, it was emphasized that the primary form of social life in primates was not solitary living, but rather pair living. This fact once again confirms the significant role of social interactions in the process of evolution.
In her speech, Associate Professor Sevinc Hümbətova addressed the essence of the social brain hypothesis, highlighting the close relationship between brain size, cognitive abilities, and the complexity of social relationships. It was stated that the expansion of social interactions serves as one of the key factors driving brain development, a phenomenon that is particularly evident in primates.
The scientific seminar was attended by faculty members, doctoral candidates, master’s students, and undergraduate students of the Faculty of Biology. The event was met with great interest by the participants, extensive discussions were held around the topic, and the questions raised were answered in detail by the speaker. The seminar proved beneficial in terms of shaping the scientific outlook of young researchers and familiarizing them with current issues in biology.
