Chimpanzees

Discoveries Surprising link between chimpanzee tool use and human evolution

Understanding the ways humans and animals organize and execute complex sequences of behavior sheds light on the evolution of cognition. Sequential behaviors, such as language, music, and tool use, reveal…

Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Harvard study identifies why humans walk upright Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Cancer Genes in Humans vs. Chimps: Why Are We More Susceptible?Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Chimpanzees apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication?Joseph Shavit

Global Good What makes us human? The answer may be found in overlooked DNA Joseph Shavit