In comparison to wild immature chimpanzees, wild immature bonobos have low neopterin levels. This is surprising as we expected wild bonobos are constantly exposed to more pathogens than zoo-housed ones and thus have a constantly activated immune response.
RT @cog_comp_Neuch: Behringer et al. “Elevated neopterin levels in wild, healthy chimpanzees indicate constant investment in unspecific imm…
Behringer et al. “Elevated neopterin levels in wild, healthy chimpanzees indicate constant investment in unspecific immune system”. Comparison of the effects of ecological variables on the immune system of wild and captive chimpanzees. Free download here:
RT @zannaclay: New study by Behringer et al comparing #immune function in wild & captive #chimpanzees. Neopterin is 2x higher in wild vs ca…