Chimpanzee Genome Project

The Chimpanzee Genome Project is an effort to determine the DNA sequence of the Chimpanzee genome. It is expected that by comparing the genomes of humans and other apes, it will be possible to better understand what makes humans distinct from other species.

Read more about Chimpanzee Genome Project:  Starting The Chimpanzee Genome Project, Draft Genome Sequence of The Common Chimpanzee, Genes of The Chromosome 2 Fusion Site

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