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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

‘Game changing’ research reveals full genome sequences of hundreds of primates

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The genetic diversity and evolutionary history of primates – the group that includes monkeys, apes, lemurs and humans – has been revealed in full for the first time.

The new findings could be a “game changer” in helping researchers gain a better understanding of genetic diseases, human health, how we evolved, and even the mutations that make us uniquely human.

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