Genetics isn't as important as once thought for the evolution of altruistic social behavior in some organisms, according to a new insight into a decade-long debate. This is the first empirical evidence that suggests social ...
Evolution
Oct 3, 2018
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Believe it or not—it's in our nature to cooperate with one another, even when cheating may be more profitable. Social cooperation is common in every scale of life, from the simplest bacterial films and multicellular tissues ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 22, 2018
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In the world of evolutionary research, scientists studying the evolution of eusocial societies have traditionally relied on information gathered from studying terrestrial insects. A group of Columbia researchers, however, ...
Ecology
Mar 31, 2017
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Ravens have impressive cognitive skills when interacting with conspecifics – comparable to many primates, whose social intelligence has been related to their life in groups. An international collaboration of researchers ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2017
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Most dog owners will tell you they consider their beloved pets to be members of their families. Now new research suggests that dogs may be even more like us than previously thought.
Plants & Animals
Feb 27, 2017
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In the world of chimpanzees, being the alpha male definitely has its benefits and, as with humans, it's good to have powerful friends.
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2016
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A University of Exeter scientist has helped develop an innovative mathematical model for exploring why some individuals evolve to be genetically programmed to be nice, while others stay nasty.
Other
Jun 24, 2016
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Explaining the evolution of insect society, with sterile society members displaying extreme levels of altruism, has long been a major scientific challenge, dating back to Charles Darwin's day. A new genomic study of 10 species ...
Plants & Animals
May 14, 2015
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A range of examples suggests a lack of information about their fellows can favor cooperation and prevent conflict among animals—and even among genes.
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2013
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Mercenary soldiers are notoriously unreliable because their loyalty is as thin as the banknotes they get paid, and they may turn against their employers before moving on to the next dirty job. Not so in fungus-farming ants, ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 9, 2013
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