Brains Through Time

In "Brains Through Time," authors Georg Striedter and R. Glenn Northcutt explore the evolutionary journey of vertebrates, examining the emergence of key innovations such as jaws and paired fins, and how these advancements influenced behavior and success. The audiobook delves into the connections between vertebrate genetics, anatomy, and physiology, particularly in relation to the nervous system. Through a comprehensive review of various vertebrate lineages, it reconstructs critical milestones in evolution, including the transition to land and the origins of warm-blooded mammals and birds.