Surprising evolutionary insights revealed by first complete great ape chromosome sequences

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Researchers have sequenced the complete X and Y chromosomes of several great ape species, revealing significant evolutionary variation, particularly in the fast-evolving Y chromosome. This study, highlighting both stable and dynamic genomic regions, offers new insights into primate and human evolution, as well as the conservation of these endangered species. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Complete the X … Read more