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Biggest ever study of primate genomes has surprises for humanity

Genomes of humans’ closest relatives provide insight for conservation, human disease and the origins of social structures.
  1. Dyani Lewis
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The largest ever study of primates has unveiled surprises about humanity and our closest relatives, providing insight into which genes do, and don’t, separate us from other primates. The huge international study has also yielded new data for a wide range of disciplines, including human health, conservation biology and behavioural science.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-01776-6

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