Humans' ability to easily distinguish among many faces and recognize people they know goes way, way back, say researchers reporting online on June 25th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.

Almost half the world’s primate species face extinction according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Primate Specialist Group. Here’s a look at some of the most ...

“People previously had this notion that neurons are coding specific identities,” says coauthor Doris Tsao of Caltech, but “the neurons are doing something more abstract than that. Each neuron is ...

Step into the lush landscapes of tropical rainforests or the wide-open spaces of savannas, and you might witness a captivating show unfolding high in the treetops – the world of monkeys. These clever ...

Anthropology and primatology / Phyllis Dolhinow -- Resistance to the cross-species perspective in anthropology / Mary M. Pavelka -- The ethics and efficacy of biomedical research in chimpanzees with ...