The white-handed gibbon comes closest to humans in the study, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%. It’s the only other top-ranked ...

Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

Scientists have long suspected that the trillions of microbes in our intestines do more than digest lunch, but new work goes ...

The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Primates have larger brains than most other mammals of their size. This gives them advanced ...

Human brains still react to chimp voices, hinting at a deep evolutionary link in how we recognize sound.

Could our gut hold the key to human intelligence? New research shows gut microbes can shape brain development, boost energy ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study from an Iowa State University biologist shows that menopause in mid-life is a uniquely human phenomenon among primates. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National ...

Chinese scientists clone monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans.