Matilda Brindle

Dr. Matilda Brindle is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Oxford, known for her research into the evolutionary origins of human behaviors, particularly kissing. Her recent study, published in the journal 'Evolution and Human Behaviour', suggests that kissing may have evolved over 21 million years ago, likely originating from the common ancestor of humans and great apes. Brindle's work has not only shed light on the evolutionary timeline of kissing but also explored its presence across various species, prompting a deeper understanding of this seemingly trivial behavior that connects humans with their non-human relatives.