Major physical changes occurred in the human heart as people shifted from hunting and foraging to farming and modern life.
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Similarities in human, chimpanzee, and bonobo eye color patterns revealed
Studies have suggested that the contrast between the white of human eyes — known as the sclerae — and the
Read moreChimpanzees’ working memory similar to ours: Contrary to humans, chimpanzees did not use search strategies to facilitate their task
Working memory is central to our mental lives; we use it to add up the cost of our shopping or
Read moreThe poop of great apes gives clues about our health
Over recent years, our intestinal flora has taken center stage. Our billions of silent passengers are vastly more important to
Read moreWhat the gorilla microbiome tells us about evolution and human health: Researchers find the microbiomes of wild gorillas shift seasonally when once a year they switch from eating fibrous leaves to eating fruit
A study of the microbiomes of wild gorillas and chimpanzees offers insights into the evolution of the human microbiome and
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