The image shows Guinea baboons at Niokolo Koba National Park, Senegal. Recently, scientists mapped the DNA of over 800 individuals from 233 primate species to study diseases in primates.Guinea baboons at Niokolo Koba National Park, Senegal. PHOTO BY SASCHA KNAUF/SWNS
Millions of mutations behind modern human diseases have been identified by studying the fossilized remains of our primitive ancestors.
Scientists mapped the DNA of over 800 individuals from 233 primate species – almost half of which still exist on Earth.
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