Brain organoids could spark a ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario, scientists warn

As research involving transplanting lab-grown human ‘mini-brains’ into animals to study neurological diseases continues to expand, experts warn the work with these brain organoids could result in a ‘Planet of the Apes’ scenario. The concern is animals could develop humanized traits and behave similar to the intelligent apes of the popular science fiction story. The … Read more

COVID-19 US: Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive vaccine

Nine great apes at San Diego Zoo become first non-humans to receive COVID-19 vaccine after outbreak saw eight gorillas infected Four orangutans and five bonobos at the San Diego Zoo in California were given doses of an experimental coronavirus vaccine made for animals last month  The vaccines were handed out after eight gorillas at the … Read more

Chimpanzee outfit from Planet Of The Apes is set to fetch £5,000 at auction

Chimpanzee outfit worn by Oscar winner Kim Hunter in Planet Of The Apes is set to fetch £5,000 at auction Outfit, dating from around 1968, is for sale with auctioneers Ewbanks of Surrey Fewer than 20 similar costumes made for the entire season of science fiction hit It currently belongs to a collector and is … Read more

Chimpanzee outfit from Planet Of The Apes is set to fetch £5,000 at auction

Chimpanzee outfit worn by Oscar winner Kim Hunter in Planet Of The Apes is set to fetch £5,000 at auction Outfit, dating from around 1968, is for sale with auctioneers Ewbanks of Surrey Fewer than 20 similar costumes made for the entire season of science fiction hit It currently belongs to a collector and is … Read more