Decoding Our Family

Decoding Our Family

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In 2000 we sequenced the human genome.  Over the past decade primatologists have decoded the genome of all great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos and orangutans).  Now we can compare, contrast and learn more about our genetic relationship with our closest relatives.  Throughout that time we have learned a tremendous amount about their evolutionary history as well as our origins as a species.

Full Article: Decoding Our Family on The Advanced Apes

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