Primates

The Y chromosome evolves faster than the X chromosome, according to research in primates

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Portrait of a male common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes).

The Y chromosome in primates – including humans – is evolving much faster than the X chromosome, new research in six primate species suggests. For example, humans and chimpanzees share more than 98% of their DNA across the entire genome, but only 14% to 27% of the DNA sequences on the human Y chromosome are … Read more

Surprising evolutionary insights revealed by first complete chromosome sequences of great apes

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Researchers have mapped the entire X and Y chromosomes of several great ape species, revealing significant evolutionary variations, especially in the rapidly evolving Y chromosome. This study, which highlights both stable and dynamic genomic regions, provides new insights into primate and human evolution, as well as the conservation of these endangered species. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Complete … Read more