At a glance, gorillas and chimpanzees might seem like cousins in the jungle, both wild, powerful, and undeniably close to humans in appearance. But beyond their shared DNA and forest homes lies a ...

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A new study that for the first time examined the internal anatomy of a fossil human relative's heel bone, or calcaneus, shows greater similarities with gorillas than chimpanzees. The study, titled: ...

Researchers have developed a new, less expensive, and faster method to determine the DNA sequence of the male-specific Y chromosome in the gorilla. Because the technique will allow better access to ...

Gorillas and chimpanzees, though sharing genetic similarities and forest habitats, exhibit distinct characteristics. Gorillas, the largest primates, live in peaceful family groups led by a dominant ...