10/7/2026
Science Frontiers · natural-world

Humans may not be as hardwired for violence as we thought

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
Humans may not be as hardwired for violence as we thought
A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum. Species that frequently fight or show mild aggression are not necessarily more likely to kill rivals, while extreme acts such as infanticide and lethal attacks appear to follow their own evolutionary patterns.
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Humans may not be as hardwired for violence as we thought — Science Frontiers