Humans, who are classified among the five great apes, are closest genetically, i.e., DNA similarity, to chimpanzees (98.8%-99%) and bonobos (98.8%). [Blueringmedia ...

The curious minds at What If reveal the truth about human and chimpanzee evolution, comparing genomes, behavior, and evolutionary divergence.

Have you ever stopped to reflect on the similarities we share with chimpanzees? Don't you think we have some similar features? Indeed, you're right - we share about 98.8 per cent of our DNA with them, ...

The fluorescent glow of mouse brain cells on the right indicates the effectiveness of a human-derived gene enhancer, HAQER0059, versus a 6 million year old version of the enhancer at left, which ...