The molecule Wnt, which plays a role in cell communication during human development, evolved from a superfamily with a shared lipid-modifying mechanism originally involved in bacterial defence and immunity.
A study in newborn chicks provides evidence that brain lateralisation, where the left and right hemispheres are functionally different, is required for the development of directional number mapping.
A 25-year observational study of female gorillas shows that individual circumstances and social context influence individual decisions to engage in more risky aggressive behaviours.
A new study details an efficient and scalable method to generate human inner ear hair-like cells in the lab, potentially offering a new tool for hearing loss research.
New research finds old age likely impacts the habitual tool-use behaviours of some wild chimpanzees, and the extent to which different individuals are affected is highly variable.
