Why Popular Ideas about Human-Chimp Comparisons Are Misleading or Wrong

Episode 734 April 02, 2014 00:11:22
Why Popular Ideas about Human-Chimp Comparisons Are Misleading or Wrong
Intelligent Design the Future
Why Popular Ideas about Human-Chimp Comparisons Are Misleading or Wrong

Apr 02 2014 | 00:11:22

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Show Notes

On this episode of ID the Future, biologist Ann Gauger discusses the popular science myth that human DNA is only 1% different from that of chimps. Dr. Gauger shows why this common claim is false, looking at genomic evidence as well as large-scale differences between humans and chimps.

Ann Gauger is a senior research scientist at Biologic Institute. Her work uses molecular genetics and genomic engineering to study the origin, organization and operation of metabolic pathways. Her research has been published in Nature, Development, and the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

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