What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

The Noonan lab at Yale University is focused on understanding how HARs contribute to the evolution of uniquely human brain features.

A rare and deliberate signal between a mother chimpanzee and her daughter raises new questions about ape communication, ...

It’s not unusual for chimpanzees to fight. Chimpanzee society is naturally aggressive and even violent. However, visitors at ...

The scientists say that, as human activities and climate change ... Europe and North America studied the DNA of 828 wild chimpanzees and found that they had largely adapted to their habitats.

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a grotesque hybrid. But chimeras are not just tales. Here's how some scientists have been ...

A recent study has revealed a bizarre behavior in chimpanzees—urination seems to be contagious among group members! When one ...

“This is particularly relevant, as direct human-induced destruction ... Europe and North America studied the DNA of 828 wild chimpanzees and found that they had largely adapted to their habitats.

Have you ever looked at the beach and wondered how many grains of sand there are? That can be mind-boggling to think about. Scientists estimate that, depending on the grain size and density, a single ...

World Bonobo Day highlights the urgent need to protect bonobos from habitat destruction, poaching, and deforestation.