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

Humans are the only primates that run nearly naked under the sun. Here’s how this biological tradeoff reshaped how our ...

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

Same-sex behavior is widespread in primates and may help strengthen social bonds and improve survival under challenging ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­­ ­ ­­— Saliva is a bodily fluid most of us take for granted despite the significant roles it plays: aiding in digestion, maintaining strong teeth and defending against oral disease.

Bonds between same-sex individuals help apes and monkeys to manage conflict and strengthen alliances, especially in dry ...

The microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tract-the gut microbiome, can exert a profound influence on the human body, and ...

Homosexual behaviour in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh ...