In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...

Researchers exploring the mating behaviors of Brazil's endangered northern muriquis have utilized fecal DNA analysis to ...

Researchers describe a link between genetic relatedness and sophisticated tool use in primates in East and Central Africa, ...

For example, experimental evidence suggests it might have arisen at similar times, though separately, in both the monkey ancestors (primates) and dog ancestors (canids) This is called convergent ...

The 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as Lucy sparked a revolution in scientists’ understanding of the origins of ...

From the present, human perspective, it’s not hard to understand the value of fingernails: We might use our upper nails to ...

Grooming and play behaviors in chimpanzees are contagious, fostering social bonds and harmony within their groups.

A new review was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), on October 29, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 20, titled, "Brain aging and Alzheimer's ...

This genetic shift marked a significant turning point in our evolutionary path, compelling our primate ancestors to seek vitamin ... The narrative of lost genes, a saga of mutation and evolution, is ...

A team of neurologists, bioengineers and radiologists has found that two neurons in the human brain that code for dopamine ...

In the Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution, we use genomic approaches to shed light on the patterns and processes that guide primate evolution, including their evolutionary history, social ...