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laughter evolution

Coverage of laughter evolution in the Nexus archive.

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Chiara De Gregorioperson1University of Warwickorganization1Brittany Florkiewiczperson1Lyon Collegeorganization1Communications Biologyorganization1The Associated Press Health and Science Departmentorganization1Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Educationorganization1Robert Wood Johnson Foundationorganization1great apestopic1
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  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 15:05 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    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.