Laughter’s Ancient Roots Revealed | Vancouver News

Laughter may be older than we thought—new research reveals that the rhythm and timing of human giggles closely mirror those of great apes when tickled, suggesting a shared evolutionary root stretching back millions of years. By analyzing vocal patterns rather than facial expressions, scientists uncover how this playful sound evolved as a social glue, hinting at how early communication may have shaped our species. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b64f9523783c3ebe