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For the first time, scientists have found evidence of menopause in wild chimpanzees (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 1 year ago by fiat_lux@kbin.social to c/science@beehaw.org
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Urine samples collected from wild chimpanzees in Uganda over decades have revealed older female chimps undergo hormonal changes much like those in menopausal humans.

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[–] M500@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

FUCKING FINALLY! This was the biggest scientific mystery and we finally figured it out.

It’s things like this that really make me see that humans have limitless potential and can solve any problem handed to us.

Way to go scientists!

[–] fiat_lux@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Haha, I'm so glad you're hyped about this. It might be the most excitement I'll ever see for menopause.