High in the forests of northeastern India and Bhutan dwells the rare golden langur, a monkey with luminous fur and a gentle ...

The human environment is a very social one. Family, friends, colleagues, strangers—they all provide a continuous stream of ...

Michael Wasserman discusses wild primate exposure to endocrine disruptors, such as pesticides, flame retardants, and ...

The human environment is a very social one. Family, friends, colleagues, strangers – they all provide a continuous stream of ...

Discover how gut bacteria may have influenced the development of our large brains. Dive into the groundbreaking study that ...

Gut microbiota from primates with larger brains promotes glucose production and energy allocation for brain function, ...

Every year on December 14th National Monkey Day celebrates the unique characteristics of simians. The day also focuses on ...

Monkey sightings have been reported in DeBary, Deltona, Orange City, and even DeLand, with several residents of Volusia ...

A new laboratory study in mice suggests that primates like humans evolved large brains with a helping hand from microbes that ...

Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. Exactly which biological changes ...

Many women may get "the ick" from men's actions or appearance. Scientists say the phenomenon is related to a primal instinct ...

It takes a huge amount of energy for human brains to grow to their current large size and be maintained over time. Our early ...