And that's exactly what happened during a study published Tuesday that tests the beginnings of altruism in humans. Using baby fruit favorites such as blueberries, bananas and grapes, the study tested whether the infants would spontaneously, without being asked, give their food to a total stranger. Babies gave even when hungryA second experiment was set up with a different group of 19-month-old babies. But 37% of the test group who believed the adult was hungry picked up the fruit and gave it away. Were the babies more willing to give up the fruit if they had practice at it?

Source: CNN February 04, 2020 10:01 UTC