Humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA
Despite vast differences, humans share approximately 99% of their DNA with chimpanzees, a striking genetic connection revealing our shared evolutionary history and informing scientific research.
You might be surprised to learn that modern humans share about 99% of their DNA with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. This incredible genetic similarity, confirmed by genome projects in the early 2000s, highlights our shared evolutionary journey. We diverged from a common ancestor around 6 to 7 million years ago in Africa, a relatively short time in evolutionary terms.
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