#evolutionary-biology

#evolutionary-biology

The study's authors researched 96 peer-reviewed studies documenting SSB to compile one of the most comprehensive datasets for primates to date. The study found that SSB are a "persistent and integral component of primate social [practices]." In fact, the prevalence of SSB across a variety of closely related primate species - and over several lines of descendants - "indicates a deep evolutionary root or multiple independent evolutionary origins," the study's authors wrote.

Language likely evolved as a crucial tool to facilitate the care of vulnerable infants, requiring cooperative parenting and communication among groups in early human societies.

Sarah Blaffer Hrdy proved that females were neither passive nor monogamous by default, demonstrating that female colobinae employed sexual counter-strategies to obscure paternity.

'If a female doesn't want to mate, the male can't do anything about it. That alone gives her power.'

Researchers have described proteins that they say are among the most ancient ever sequenced, pushing back the genetic fossil record to more than 20 million years ago.

The website took on a life of its own, showcasing the ongoing evolution and impact of the UCSC Genome Browser, vital for genomic research.

In mammals, good dads are the exception. Male leopards, bears, or cats have a habit of toddling off after mating and leaving the mothers to raise the kids.

Stimulants tap into core brain functions that evolved to enhance survival, offering short-term benefits but requiring a cautious approach due to widespread use.