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3D vision breakthrough

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion – crucial for hand-eye coordination.

Environment affects disgust

Levels of disgust drop in just days when people are exposed to a harsh environment, new research carried out at the St Andrews has found.

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Neurodegenerative research

Researchers in neurodegenerative conditions will benefit from a new funding pool administered by St Andrews.

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The psychology of obedience

An international collaboration involving the University of St Andrews challenges the traditional understanding of why people obey orders.

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Chimps are users

Chimpanzees use others to get what they want, in a similar way to human beings, new research at St Andrews has found.

Orangutan mothers speak up

A team of scientists, led by St Andrews, has shown that wild orangutan mothers utilise a unique vocal phenomenon to warn their offspring.

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Aping our cousins

St Andrews scientists have found that young children use the same gestures as chimpanzees and gorillas.