However, recent research into the primates has revealed that, as well as sharing some of our DNA and mannerisms, marmosets actually do what we’d consider to be a very human behaviour ...

Common marmosets are proving to be a vital key to unlocking the secrets of the human brain. Among monkeys, marmosets offer many advantages over other potential models. They are smaller and easier ...

This curiosity drove her to study neurocognitive aging in marmosets, focusing on sex differences in cognitive function, menopause, and Alzheimer’s disease. What made marmosets an ideal choice for your ...

A New World primate originating from Brazil, marmosets are easier to look after and cheaper to house than other primate models. They reach sexual maturity within two years and reproduce quickly ...

Marmosets and tamarins are small (250-500 g) South American monkeys of the family Callitrichidae. They are forest living species with squirrel-like locomotion and, unlike typical monkeys, most of the ...

Geoffroy's marmosets are relatively uncommon in captivity, and it is hoped that the data collected will continue to encourage and improve the management and welfare of the species. C. geoffroyi are ...