T. Deschner

Functional host-specific adaptation of the intestinal microbiome in hominids

The paper analyzes gut microbiome composition and function across hominids to identify host-specific adaptations and evolutionary changes.

Adolescent length growth spurts in bonobos and other primates: Mind the scale

The paper shows that bonobos and possibly other non-human primates experience pronounced adolescent length growth spurts, challenging the view that such spurts are unique to humans.

Non-genetic maternal effects shape individual differences in cortisol phenotypes in wild chimpanzees

The paper examines maternal effects on cortisol phenotypes in wild chimpanzees, finding maternal influence explains 10% of variation, while genetic factors are not distinguishable from zero.

Primate phageomes are structured by superhost phylogeny and environment

The study examines primate phageomes across 23 wild non-human primate taxa, revealing phylosymbiotic patterns and social transmission of phages.

Early maternal loss affects diurnal cortisol slopes in immature but not mature wild chimpanzees

This study examines the impact of early maternal loss on diurnal cortisol slopes in wild chimpanzees, finding effects in immature but not mature individuals.

Oxytocin increases after affiliative interactions in male Barbary macaques

This study examines how oxytocin levels change in male Barbary macaques after affiliative interactions and whether these changes influence cooperation.

Measuring urinary cortisol and testosterone levels in male Barbary macaques: A comparison of EIA and LC-MS

This paper compares EIA and LC-MS for measuring cortisol and testosterone in male Barbary macaques' urine, finding EIA works for cortisol but not testosterone in immature males due to cross-reactivity.