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Chimps Evolved More Than Humans
jas_public writes "Since the human and chimp families split about 6 million years ago, chimpanzee genes seem to have evolved more than human genes. The results, detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, go against the conventional wisdom that humans are the result of a high degree of genetic selection, evidenced by our relatively large brains, cognitive abilities, and bipedalism. The researchers found that 'substantially more genes in chimps evolved in ways that were beneficial than was the case with human genes.'"
The researchers found that 'substantially more genes in chimps evolved in ways that were beneficial than was the case with human genes.'"
Well, that explains the creationists, anyway...
Once again, we prove our vast superiority over the monkeys!
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Apes! I meant apes!
dammit...
psmylie's dictionary: Godzillion (noun) Any number large enough to destroy Tokyo
George Bush's family are preparing a statement:
"Nerrrrr nerrrrr told you we were better!!!"
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It should be remembered that in the context of evolution, "beneficial" always refers to an individual's ability to pass along his genes through reproduction. And, as most of Slashdot readers surely know from personal experience, larger brains and advanced cognitive abilities are not particularly beneficial in this task.
It is classified as Humor because it was posted by kdawson, whose method of category selection is, ironically, very similar to monkeys throwing feces at a wall.
Your selecting for different genes. Instead of beign faster, stronger, tougher. You get smarter, craftier, less moral, hornier, and better looking. Since these tend to be the features that get you more kids. Although the pressure in those direction would be weaker because you dont' get killed if your below a certain IQ. The pressure is weaker.
Where do the smart genes come in to play again?
You're assuming he's human. In fact, he's a beowulf cluster of chimps typing away on keyboards.
I wonder if I use bold in my signature, people will notice my posts.
Can you run Linux on chimps now? That's evolution in action, I guess.
No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. - Winston Churchill
>> I can't remember his name at the moment. But there was a scientist who raised a chimpanzee along side his own son. He discontinued the experiment after his son started immitating it
George Bush Senior?