Humans may not be as hardwired for violence as we thought

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A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum.

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  • A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:22:55 UTC.

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