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The Search for the Longest Stretch of Shared DNA Between Chimps and Humans

Human-chimpanzee similarity is a hotly debated topic in the evolution-creation wars.

Are we 98, 95, 90, or only 85% similar?

One way to get at the question is to ask what the longest stretch of DNA is which is shared between the two species. This is an extremely difficult question to answer!

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But, unperturbed, Dr Rob set out to answer it. Will our fearless hero be able to pull it off?

Spoiler alert: not quite, but the path of discovery is still highly interesting.

You can find the Show Notes on my website and follow all my videos on my YouTube channel.

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Written by Dr. Robert Carter

He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.

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