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Brain evolution

Adversity rather than cooperation is behind the large human brain, according to new research from the University's School of Biology.

Date
23 May 2018
Category
Research

Monkeying around

The bigger the brain, the stronger chance that a primate will deceive its peers.

Date
29 June 2004
Category
Research

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