Sperm breach blastocyst defenses in primates, providing new insights into reproductive competition
In a study of early embryonic development in primates, an international research team under the leadership of Berthold ...
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When did human language emerge?
Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.
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When Did Humans First Speak? Genes Offer New Clues on Language Origins
New genetic research suggests that humans first developed language around 135,000 years ago when populations began ...
Iguanas on rafts floated 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji, study finds
The humble iguana may have have pulled off an epic migration millions of years ago, traveling from the coast of today’s ...
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Dopamine signals in primate brains
We're all familiar with Pavlovian conditioning, in which a reward-anticipatory behavior follows a reward-predicting stimulus. Perhaps you experience it yourself when passing a cafe or restaurant and ...
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Are gorillas self-aware? New research challenges old assumptions
New research suggests gorillas may be just as self-aware as chimpanzees, despite struggling with the mirror test.