Marmosets can understand conversations between other monkeys and judge whether they want to interact with them, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Zurich played marmosets ...

Much like humans call each other by their names, researchers say marmosets address different individuals with specific, high-pitched calls. The monkeys use what are known as “phee-calls” — calls that ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Marmoset monkeys exist on a branch of the evolutionary tree that is distinct ...

The common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is increasingly becoming a key species in behavioral and biomedical research. Because of this, research focused on improving the behavioral and physiological ...

Baby marmosets begin practicing the face and mouth movements necessary to call their family for help before they are born, shows a new study. Baby marmosets begin practising the face and mouth ...

Marmosets are fluffy, 8-inch-long monkeys native to South America. They are also very polite. New research shows that these little mammals carry on lengthy, back-and-forth discussions without ...

In 2007, a study at the University of Zurich (Burkart et al., 2007) looked at cooperative behavior among common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). The study found that the animals spontaneously provided ...

Common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus, are vocal little monkeys from South America with a hearing range similar to that of humans. And like us, it appears these New World primates can perceive pitch.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Editor’s note: This year What If?, our annual collection of scenarios, considers the future of health. Each of these stories is fiction, but grounded in historical fact, current speculation and real ...

An essay in the Los Angeles Times by Melissa Healy called "These monkeys surprised scientists by sharing even more when no one was looking" caught my eye because its catchy title reports on a new ...