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New study into humans' closest ape relatives suggests physical touch can promote social harmony

New study into humans' closest ape relatives suggests physical touch can promote social harmony
Phys.org Tuesday 21 July 2026, 23:10 UTC 1 min read
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Physical touch may be an important evolutionary tool to help manage social tension and keep the peace. That is according to a new study led by Durham University in the UK, analyzing behaviors of our closest ape relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees.

Physical touch may be an important evolutionary tool to help manage social tension and keep the peace. That is according to a new study led by Durham University in the UK, analyzing behaviors of our closest ape relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees.
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