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A new whole-genome analysis reveals that chimpanzees and bonobos had a historical genetic flow, which sheds light on processes that may have played a recurring role in great ape evolution. The study found evidence of gene flow between the two species between 200-550 thousand years ago.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Chimps and bonobos had a fling in the past American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Oct 27, 2016 · first to report
- Genome sequencing reveals ancient interbreeding between chimpanzees and bonobos Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute · Oct 27, 2016