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2,688 results for: Monkeys

  1. Humans

    Gelada monkeys know their linguistic math

    The vocalizations of gelada monkeys observe a mathematical principle seen in human language, a new study concludes.

    By Cassie Martin
  2. Life

    Placenta protectors no match for toxic Strep B pigment

    Strep B uses a toxic pigment made of fat to kill immune system cells, spurring preterm labor and dangerous infections, a monkey study shows.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  3. Health & Medicine

    Cows produce powerful HIV antibodies

    For the first time in any animal, researchers elicit broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV. Cows’ antibodies could help with drug development.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  4. Animals

    Bones reveal what it was like to grow up dodo

    Scientists take a first look at the inside of dodo bones.

    By Susan Milius
  5. Anthropology

    Low-status chimps revealed as trendsetters

    Outranked chimpanzees trigger spread of useful new behaviors among their comrades.

    By Bruce Bower
  6. Health & Medicine

    Here’s how a child sees a Van Gogh painting

    Children’s eyes are drawn to vivid, bright and bold parts of Van Gogh paintings. But they can shift their viewing strategies with a little prompting, a new study suggests.

    By Laura Sanders
  7. Health & Medicine

    Anesthesia steals consciousness in stages

    Brains regions that are synchronized when awake stop communicating as monkeys drift off.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  8. Science & Society

    Here are our favorite science books of 2017

    Science News writers and editors make their picks for top science books of the year.

    By Science News Staff
  9. Health & Medicine

    Antibody protects against Zika virus in tests in mice

    A new treatment for Zika relies on human antibodies and can help protect pregnant mice from the virus’s damaging effects.

    By Meghan Rosen
  10. Animals

    The animal guide to finding love

    Learn to dance, keep an eye on your competition, bring a gift: Animals have some practical advice for finding a mate.

    By Sarah Zielinski
  11. Health & Medicine

    Antibody protects against Zika virus in tests in mice

    A new treatment for Zika relies on human antibodies and can help protect pregnant mice from the virus’s damaging effects.

    By Meghan Rosen
  12. Health & Medicine

    This week in Zika: Haiti hit early, possible monkey hosts, and more

    A new test for Zika, how Haiti fits into the outbreak timeline, a look at monkeys that can carry the virus, and more in this week’s Zika Watch.

    By Meghan Rosen