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Study Reveals Humans and Chimps Share Just 85% DNA

6/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that humans and chimps share only 85 percent of their genetic makeup, shattering the long-held "1 percent" myth. While some critics downplay these findings as mere technical errors, the research argues that these discrepancies highlight significant genetic distinctions that deserve recognition.

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that humans and chimps share only 85 percent of their genetic makeup, shattering the long-held "1 percent" myth. While some critics downplay these findings as mere technical errors, the research argues that these discrepancies highlight significant genetic distinctions that deserve recognition.