Primate evolution claim challenged An analysis of 37 million year old primate fossils is fueling a debate over the existence of an evolutionary link between lemur-like and monkey-like primates -- a ...

1. Introduction / Tracy L. Kivell, Pierre Lemelin, Brian G. Richmond, and Daniel Schmitt -- 2. On primitiveness, prehensility, and opposability of the primate hand : the contributions of Frederic Wood ...

New research on primate social structures and brain anatomy is offering deeper insights into the evolutionary pathways of humans. Studies on baboons, macaques, and chimpanzees reveal complex social ...

Like people, nonhuman primates live in groups that vary in size and shape depending on the species. Some primate groups are small and simple; others are large and more layered. Over the decades, ...

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. However, the evolution of ...

The story of primates is a tale of incredible variety and ancient roots, told through the lens of science, DNA, and time itself. These creatures, ranging from massive gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, ...

Supraordinal relationships of primates and their time of origin -- A molecular classification for the living orders of placental mammals and the phylogenetic placement of primates / MS Springer, WJ ...

Scientists hope fieldwork here will reveal clues to human evolution and adaptation.