Yet, there are many examples of macroevolutionary phenomena found in the order Primates, including stasis, adaptive radiations, extinctions of entire lineages, co-evolution, and convergent evolution.

Primates receive a sense of security and well being when ... researchers and animal care staff to further the positive effects of the surrogate apparatus. Examples of these modified surrogates include ...

Nevertheless, probably all primates secrete scents that influence others. An interesting human example is women apparently influencing each other's ovulation through odourless cues (Stern ...

Throughout human history, twins have been rare, which often makes them seem extraordinary. Across various cultures, twins are symbols of strength and health, while in others, they represent ...

The total number of nonhuman primates in research in the United States was 71,921 in 2021 (the most recent year for which figures are available), according to the US Department of Agriculture. This ...

However, genetic modification of these primates has been challenging. For example, conventional virus-based methods require specialized containment facilities and are limited in terms of the size of ...

Research study explores how genetic changes shaped the variety seen across primates — from brain development and body size to diet, vision, movement and survival in extreme environments.