Dr Wilkinson concluded: «This, together with differences in behaviour between experimental and control groups, suggests that learning by imitation is likely to be based on ancient mechanisms. (sciencedaily.com)
Researchers have uncovered an ancient mechanism that retards aging. (scientificamerican.com)
Based on the pattern of expression of MS4A receptors in different tissues, and the type of odors they detect, Datta suspects that MS4A molecules represent an ancient mechanism for sensing ethologically salient small molecules in the environment. (sciencedaily.com)