Chimpanzees naturally ingest surprising amounts of alcohol from ripe, fermenting fruit. Careful measurements show that their typical fruit diet can equal one to two human drinks each day. This ...

Scientists say humans' fondness for alcohol traces back to primate ancestors who sought fermented fruits, shaping both metabolism and social behaviors.

Chimps consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink a day as they eat fermenting fruit, says a study that could ...

Gene therapy used to increase dopamine production in macaque monkeys showed promising results for those who struggle with alcohol use disorder. Reading time 3 minutes Alcohol addiction could become a ...

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