In 1935, researchers found that after removing the frontal lobes of two chimps, they no longer experienced frustration or anxiety. Neurologist Egas Moniz believed that replicating this in humans could cure mental illness— leading to one...

Are We Really 99% Chimp?

You would think that without dentists and fluoride mouthwash, early humans would have terrible teeth. But tooth decay depends on access to sugars and starches -- meaning most early humans had decent teeth up until the Agricultural...

There’s one kind of herpesvirus that’s specific to one species of primate, and each virus split off from the herpesvirus family tree when the primate split off from its own tree. But of course, humans are a special kind of primate.

Chimpanzees and bonobos may be very close to us humans on the tree of life, but one of our differences is the way we store fat. That difference comes down to types of fat cells and our DNA. Hosted by: Hank Green

Chimpanzees and bonobos may be very close to us humans on the tree of life, but one of our differences is the way we store fat. That difference comes down to types of fat cells and our DNA.

An idea permeates our modern view of relationships: that men and women have always paired off in sexually exclusive relationships. But before the dawn of agriculture, humans may actually have been quite promiscuous. Author Christopher...

You might think something is so "icky" that you try avoid it, and scientists think there's a reason humans, and even some other animals, do this.

When a group of apes got split apart, slight differences in their new environments led to big differences in future generations.

In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we answer the question "why are you the way that you are?"

Chimpanzees in Gabon have been observed using bugs as a possible antiseptic, but what's more surprising is that they're applying this remedy to one another in what may be a form of chimpanzee health care.

Chromosomes are fascinating little things, and today, Hank explains why more of them doesn't mean more complex, and why different organisms have different numbers of chromosomes. The short answer: mistakes happen.

Are We Really 99% Chimp?

Jane Goodall is an amazing scientist and conservationist who has dedicated her life to learning about and protecting chimpanzees! Thanks to her, we've learned that, sometimes, people and animals aren't so different! Learn more about her...

We’ve got animals of all shapes and sizes here in Episode 5 of Press Paws, the show for the Animal lover in all of us! Hosted by Michelle Ray Smith, Press Paws tells passionate stories of the unique bond...

Project Chimps was born with the mission to end the use of chimpanzees in medical research and to provide lifelong care to former research animals at its 236-acre forested sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains of...

Discover Chimp Haven, where nearly 200 chimpanzees, once part of medical research, find peace and the chance to live like chimps in their natural behaviors.

This video provides a brief and engaging overview of DNA and its significance in biology. It explains how DNA is the genetic material that determines the unique characteristics of living organisms, how it is passed down through...

In this video, the teacher discusses the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees, highlighting that humans share nearly 99% of their DNA with chimps. The teacher also explores the physical and social similarities between the...

This video highlights the remarkable similarities between chimpanzees and humans. From their genetic makeup to their ability to learn human languages and use tools, chimps display behaviors that are surprisingly similar to our own....

On this adventure, Mark travels to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia and helps out at Project Chimps, a non-profit doing amazing work to better the lives of previous lab tested chimps.

Our thumbs are complex instruments; we need big brains to control them. Are they the reason behind the evolution of superior human intelligence? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The evolution of our hands and our large brains are...

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Discover Chimp Haven, where nearly 200 chimpanzees, once part of medical research, find peace and the chance to live like chimps in their natural behaviors.