Genes define who we are, at least in a physical sense, since they determine your traits. A tiny difference in DNA can … [Read More...] about How do genes determine your traits?
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Why humans and chimps look different if 99% of their genes are identical?
Depending on who you ask, humans and chimps share 96 to 99 percent of genes. Yet we look staggeringly different. Or do … [Read More...] about Why humans and chimps look different if 99% of their genes are identical?
Chromosome fusion: Why humans have fewer chromosomes than chimps
You may have heard that we humans have 23 chromosome pairs, whereas our closest neighbors chimpanzees have 24 — one pair … [Read More...] about Chromosome fusion: Why humans have fewer chromosomes than chimps
How caffeine makes us feel energized
Coffee is a wonderful drink that works magic on our bodies. When it first arrived in Europe, its popularity spread like … [Read More...] about How caffeine makes us feel energized
How do new species evolve through isolation
Even if you understand the basics of evolution, the way in which new species evolve can remain a mystery. It's easy to … [Read More...] about How do new species evolve through isolation