An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans (phys.org)
7 pointsby Sandmana day ago2 comments
russfink a day ago
The article stopped shy of suggesting that switching off the gene inhibitor, that is allowing the gene to function, could lead to the development of more intelligent chimpanzees?
EdwardDiego 12 hours ago
Planet of the Apes, coming soon to a research lab near you!