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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/31/AR2005083102278_pf.html

Scientists Complete Genetic Map of the Chimpanzee
Differences From Human DNA Pinpointed

By Rick Weiss
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, September 1, 2005; A03

Scientists said yesterday that they have determined the precise order of the 3 billion bits of genetic code that carry the instructions for making a chimpanzee, humankind's closest cousin.

The fresh unraveling of chimpanzee DNA allows an unprecedented gene-to-gene comparison with the human genome, mapped in 2001, and makes plain the evolutionary processes through which chimps and humans arose from a common ancestor about 6 million years ago.

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One analysis, for example, showed that the accumulation of deleterious mutations in the human and chimp genomes is greater than in the mouse and rat genomes in just the proportion predicted by one of the mathematical corollaries of the theory of evolution.

"I can't imagine Darwin hoping for a stronger confirmation of his ideas," said Robert H. Waterston, who led the Washington University team.

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1. This is great.

Maybe they can figure out if what's wrong with Bush is genetic or environmental. It's a start, anyway.

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2. The Flying Spaghetti Monster manipulated the data

He just wants us to THINK evolution makes sense to test our FAITH!

Bless His noddly appendage...

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3. In the name of the Pasta, the Cheese, and the Tomato Sauce.

Ramen.

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4. Ramen!

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5. Kick to ruin woo-woos' day (nt)

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6. "Scientists say they also have found the gene that makes them

say 'Freedom is on the march' and the one that makes their faces break out in hives whenever they get a question that wasn't scripted."