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Princeton study suggests that monkeys, like humans, may have 'self-domesticated' .
A team of scientists determined that changing an infant monkey's verbal development also changed a physical marker of domesticity: a patch of light fur on its forehead. This link between tameness and language development supports the theory that humans have "self domesticated."
Addressing humanity's environmental challenges .
Princeton University launches digital initiative to share expertise on some of the world’s most urgent problems
Tighter border policies leave migrants vulnerable to effects of climate change .
New research suggests that restrictive border policies could increase many people’s vulnerability to extreme climate conditions and weaken economic prosperity by limiting their ability to emigrate from countries where conditions such as drought, heat waves and rising seas are worsening due to climate change.
External Partnerships
Princeton faculty members collaborate with colleagues throughout the world to carry out important, cutting-edge research and scholarship.
Celeste Nelson (center), a professor of chemical and biological engineering at Princeton, worked with a research team including Victor Varner and Mei Fong-Pang to examine how fluid pressure helps control the rate of development of embryonic lungs.
Collaboration Is Key
It is through collaborations that Princeton's faculty transform laboratory research into real-world projects that can make a difference to society.
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Interdisciplinary Approach
Princeton researchers collaborate across academic fields and across the globe. The campus is home to numerous interdisciplinary research collaborations and centers.
Facilities and Labs
From high-performance computing to electron microscopy, the University provides researchers with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.