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Humans: One Percent Unique

Posted September 04, 2007 2:53 PM

From Discovery News:

People are less alike than scientists had thought when it comes to the billions of building blocks that make up each individual's DNA, according to a new analysis. "Instead of 99.9 percent identical, maybe we're only 99 percent (alike)," said J. Craig Venter, an author of the study — and the person whose DNA was analyzed for it. Several previous studies have argued for lowering the 99.9 percent estimate. Venter says this new analysis "proves the point."

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09/05/2007 12:29 AM

What does the bible/koran say on this matter? It seems a bit pointless to do research when all the answers are already known. Jeff

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09/05/2007 2:47 AM

I assume that's a sarcastic question?

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09/05/2007 4:15 AM

It's meant to be ironic (and to stir up the pot a bit).

By the way, what's the SWAG factor? Jeff

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09/05/2007 4:57 AM

I LIKE stirring the pot! Especially if it contains primordial soup!

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09/05/2007 2:04 AM

Come now science is about proof then you add the SWAG factor.

Brad and I bet it over 1%

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09/07/2007 9:27 AM

I second the over one percent. Look at all the differences in appearence alone. Then start to consider internal biology; response to invaders, allergic reactions, predisposition to disease...

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