Research finds 'unique human DNA'

[TechBear_Seattle]

Research finds 'unique human DNA'

Scientists say they have discovered a gene sequence which appears to play a central role in giving humans their unique brain capacity.

The area, called HAR1, has undergone accelerated evolutionary change in humans and is active during a critical stage in brain development.

The researchers compared genes from humans, chimpanzees and other animals to try to see which set man apart.

The Nature study was led by the University of California, Santa Cruz.

The article continues at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4797257.stm

So when creationists ask what sets human apart from other animals, we can now point to a specific point in the human genome and say, "This, for starters."

[hobbit709]

1. Except I think

that george is an evolutionary "throwback"

[phantom power]

2. I suppose it's too late to upgrade my brain that way.

I welcome our new super-chimp overlords.