The disease gets its name from its discovery in monkeys in 1958, but humans are usually thought to get monkeypox from African rodents.

NEW YORK -- For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the ...

Chinese scientists have implanted human brain genes into monkeys, in a study intended to provide insights into the unique evolution of human intelligence. Researchers inserted human versions of MCPH1, ...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys? A new study of long-tailed macaques suggests the monkeys seem to like some of the same kind ...

A troop of monkeys attempts to save a companion in distress in Odisha. Discover the emotional story behind this rescue effort ...

Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A new study of long-tailed macaques ...

“Ramadewa looked at the numerous troops of monkeys. They were at ease and happy and showed their liveliness. All their movements, their noisy voices, their way of sleeping on branches made him happy ...

Elon Musk-owned Neuralink is reportedly testing brain implants in monkeys that can eventually give humans "superpowers," including capabilities beyond normal vision. While the device’s initial goal ...