Breaking with tradition: 'Personal touch' is key to cultural preservation

Monday, November 24, 2014 - 15:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

'Memes' transfer cultural information like rituals in much the way that genes inherit biological properties. Now a study provides insight into the building blocks of cultural replication and the different ways they're used to preserve traditional rituals and practices.

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