Chiara De Gregorio
Coverage of Chiara De Gregorio in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists tickled monkeys to find if they have the same giggles as humans — and they do
Scientists tickled 13 captive apes and compared their laughter to that of four children, finding similar rhythmic patterns suggesting a shared evolutionary origin. The study, led by Chiara De Gregorio, indicates human and great ape laughter has followed similar rhythms for 15 million years, with human laughter evolving to become faster and more context-dependent.
- Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
A study reveals humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common ancestor. Researchers compared tickling-induced giggles of captive apes and young children, finding rhythmic similarities. The findings, led by Chiara De Gregorio, highlight evolutionary ties and the role of laughter in social communication.
- Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
A study found humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common ancestor. Researchers compared tickling-induced giggles from captive apes and young children, revealing rhythmic similarities. The findings, published in Communications Biology, highlight evolutionary links in social communication.