evolution

Human Evolution – a Psychedelic Trip

Published by on November 18, 2023
Human Evolution - a Psychedelic Trip

When did humans branch off from our humanoid common ancestors and evolve into the distinct species we are today? Why and how did humans develop differently from our ape and chimpanzee relatives (Choi and LiveScience, 2023)? The Stoned Ape hypothesis believes that humans developed our complex cognitive abilities from a diet consisting of psychedelic mushrooms Read the full article…

From Viral Invaders to Evolutionary Enablers: Viruses and the Mammalian Placenta

Published by on October 26, 2023
From Viral Invaders to Evolutionary Enablers: Viruses and the Mammalian Placenta

The placenta is a fascinating organ: not only is it temporary, but it has also enabled animals to give birth to live offspring. In fact, it is the first organ to form in mammalian development, and its ancestral form developed approximately 130 million years ago (Chuong, 2018). The evolution of the placenta brought about the Read the full article…