News articles tagged with 'primate'
A new evolutionary history of primates
— 18 Mar 2011 14:09 | BiologyA robust new phylogenetic tree resolves many long-standing issues in primate taxonomy. The genomes of living primates harbour remarkable differences in diversity and provide an intriguing…
Ageing rates, gender gap in mortality similar across all primates
— 11 Mar 2011 15:58 | BiologyHumans aren't the only ones who grow old gracefully, says a new study of primate ageing patterns…
Study finds primates age gracefully
— 11 Mar 2011 15:28 | BiologyA new study says chimps, gorillas and other primates grow old gracefully much like humans. The findings come from the first-ever multi-species comparison of primate ageing patterns…
Gaze following abilities in wolves
— 24 Feb 2011 20:20 | BiologyFollowing others' gaze direction is an important source of information that helps to detect prey or predators, to notice important social events within one's social group and to predict…
Protective strategy shields primate ovaries from radiation-therapy-induced damage
— 22 Feb 2011 23:33 | HealthA strategy developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers to shield the ovaries of female mammals from the damaging effects of radiation and chemotherapy has passed an…
LSU's Mark Batzer decodes orangutan genome
— 27 Jan 2011 18:44 | BiologyThe word 'orangutan' is derived from a Malay phrase meaning 'man of the forest,' which is a perfectly apt description of these tree-dwelling primates. Genetically the most distant great…
Do birth control pills cause weight gain? New research says no
— 20 Jan 2011 16:55 | HealthAccording to research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Centre at Oregon Health and Science University, the commonly held belief that oral contraceptives cause weight…
Structure deep within the brain may contribute to a rich, varied social life
— 3 Jan 2011 19:32 | HealthScientists have discovered that the amygdala, a small almond shaped structure deep within the temporal lobe, is important to a rich and varied social life among humans. The finding…
Why humans are more sensitive to certain viruses: Primate immune system differences identified
— 18 Dec 2010 14:45 | HealthThe greater susceptibility of humans to certain infectious diseases when compared to other primates could be explained by species-specific changes in immune signalling pathways, a University…
Research uncovers extensive natural recovery after spinal cord injury
— 15 Nov 2010 17:03 | HealthA study led by researchers in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shows unexpected and extensive natural recovery after spinal…