These papers were first presented as a symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Boston, Dec. 27, 1953. They were published in the Sept. 1954 issue of ...
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Scientists put human gut bacteria into mice and found their brains showed primate-like activity
The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body size) than the brains of any other primate. Scientists have always wondered ...
Bonds between same-sex individuals help apes and monkeys to manage conflict and strengthen alliances, especially in dry ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Saliva is a bodily fluid most of us take for granted despite the significant roles it plays: aiding in digestion, maintaining strong teeth and defending against oral disease.
A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...
Recent investigations into primate behaviour have underscored the importance of cultural evolution — the process by which behaviours and skills are socially transmitted and refined over successive ...
Behaviour among non-human species could help keep groups together in face of social challenges, says study ...
A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...
The microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tract-the gut microbiome, can exert a profound influence on the human body, and ...
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