The quality of relationships and the social organization of a society, influence the transfer of valuable resources not only in humans but also in other primates. Researchers at the German Primate Center (DPZ) – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen have discovered this using the example of Guinea baboons (Papio papio), which distribute meat according to patterns similar to those of human hunter-gatherer groups. The team analyzed 109 meat-eating events and combined these records with behavioral data from nearly a decade of field research. The closer the relationship between two animals, the more likely and peaceful the transfer of meat was. In contrast, theft occurred among less closely related group members (iScience).

Nursing education plays a crucial role in shaping compassionate healthcare professionals, yet many universities in Japan rely heavily on standardized curricula, leaving little room for distinctive approaches. In a recent study, scientists examined Catholic universities’ nursing faculties to identify their unique characteristics. They found four core values—love for all people, wholeness in relation to God, resilience through suffering, and professional responsibility—demonstrating how Catholic social doctrine enriches nursing education.