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“The DNA of humans is 98% similar to chimpanzees.” Who hasn’t heard that claim before? It’s usually stated as a settled fact and quoted to prove indisputably that we share a common ancestor.
But what does this kind of statement really entail, and how do we really know how similar one creature’s DNA is to another? The answers from my field of research—genetics—might surprise you.To finish reading (or download the audio version), click on "The Untold Story Behind DNA Similarity". For additional information on this subject, click on "DNA Variation Widens Human-Chimp Chasm".
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