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An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans
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An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans

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Humans and chimpanzees share almost all their genes. Despite this, our brains have developed in different ways. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now shown that a viral pandemic dating back several million years is likely to be part of the…

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Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather
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Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather

phys.org·Hassan Al Razi·7 months ago
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Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces to get some shuteye.

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Why Scientists Think Chimpanzees Can Predict the Weather
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Why Scientists Think Chimpanzees Can Predict the Weather

VICE·Luis Prada·7 months ago
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New research suggests chimps build warmer, sturdier nests when bad weather is on the way, because even apes know when the vibes are stormy.

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