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 | Nicky StaesPostdoc Biology University of Antwerp Verified email at uantwerpen.be Cited by 625 |
Chimpanzee sociability is associated with vasopressin (Avpr1a) but not oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) variation
The importance of genes in regulating phenotypic variation of personality traits in humans
and animals is becoming increasingly apparent in recent studies. Here we focus on variation …
and animals is becoming increasingly apparent in recent studies. Here we focus on variation …
[HTML][HTML] Oxytocin and vasopressin receptor gene variation as a proximate base for inter-and intraspecific behavioral differences in bonobos and chimpanzees
N Staes, JMG Stevens, P Helsen, M Hillyer, M Korody… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Recent literature has revealed the importance of variation in neuropeptide receptor gene
sequences in the regulation of behavioral phenotypic variation. Here we focus on …
sequences in the regulation of behavioral phenotypic variation. Here we focus on …
[HTML][HTML] Time-lag of urinary and salivary cortisol response after a psychological stressor in bonobos (Pan paniscus)
Cortisol is often measured as a marker for stress. Therefore, a profound validation of the time-lag
between the stressor and the increase and peak in cortisol levels is needed. No study …
between the stressor and the increase and peak in cortisol levels is needed. No study …
[HTML][HTML] Bonobo personality traits are heritable and associated with vasopressin receptor gene 1a variation
Despite being closely related, bonobos and chimpanzees show remarkable behavioral
differences, the proximate origins of which remain unknown. This study examined the link …
differences, the proximate origins of which remain unknown. This study examined the link …
Personality in bonobos
To better understand human and chimpanzee personality evolution, we obtained trait ratings
of personality for 154 captive bonobos (~80% of the US and European population). We …
of personality for 154 captive bonobos (~80% of the US and European population). We …
[HTML][HTML] FOXP2 variation in great ape populations offers insight into the evolution of communication skills
The gene coding for the forkhead box protein P2 (FOXP2) is associated with human language
disorders. Evolutionary changes in this gene are hypothesized to have contributed to the …
disorders. Evolutionary changes in this gene are hypothesized to have contributed to the …
Age-associated epigenetic change in chimpanzees and humans
EE Guevara, RR Lawler, N Staes… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Methylation levels have been shown to change with age at sites across the human genome.
Change at some of these sites is so consistent across individuals that it can be used as an ‘…
Change at some of these sites is so consistent across individuals that it can be used as an ‘…
The Pan social brain: An evolutionary history of neurochemical receptor genes and their potential impact on sociocognitive differences
Humans have unique cognitive capacities that, compared with apes, are not only simply
expressed as a higher level of general intelligence, but also as a quantitative difference in …
expressed as a higher level of general intelligence, but also as a quantitative difference in …
[HTML][HTML] Adult bonobos show no prosociality in both prosocial choice task and group service paradigm
Previous studies reported contrasting conclusions concerning bonobo prosociality, which
are likely due to differences in the experimental design, the social dynamics among subjects …
are likely due to differences in the experimental design, the social dynamics among subjects …
Comparison of bonobo and chimpanzee brain microstructure reveals differences in socio-emotional circuits
Despite being closely related, bonobos and chimpanzees exhibit several behavioral differences.
For instance, studies indicate that chimpanzees are more aggressive, territorial, and risk…
For instance, studies indicate that chimpanzees are more aggressive, territorial, and risk…