Laughter has distinct genetic and physiological origins in humans
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SUPPORTED
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Evidence from acoustic, phylogenetic, and neurobiological studies supports the claim that laughter has deep evolutionary, genetic, and physiological foundations in humans and related primates.
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Laughter: A Stereotyped Human Vocalization
1991 · cited by 81
Provokes that laughter exhibits stereotyped acoustic and temporal properties characteristic of a species-typical human vocalization.
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The evolution of laughter in great apes and humans.
2010 · cited by 0
Demonstrates through acoustic and phylogenetic analysis that laughter shares common evolutionary and phylogenetic origins in great apes and humans.
Cataplexy--clinical aspects, pathophysiology and management strategy.
2014 · cited by 0
Highlights the distinct physiological and neurobiological origins of laughter by noting its specific role as a trigger for cataplexy via orexin neuron pathways.