according to a new study of baboon mummy DNA. Ancient Egyptians were big fans of baboons, which they associated with the god Babi, a god of the underworld and the deity Thoth, who was sometimes ...

This important study leverages an impressive and comprehensive longitudinal 16S microbiome dataset from baboons to provide insights regarding the use of a microbiome-based clock to predict biological ...

While much can be learned about the social lives of primates by direct observation, genetic analysis is needed for a fuller understanding of their social systems. How are genetic studies performed ...