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Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees

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Have you ever stopped to reflect on the similarities we share with chimpanzees? Don’t you think we have some similar features?

Indeed, you’re right — we share about 98.8 per cent of our DNA with them, making them our closest living relatives. However, despite this near-identical genetic blueprint, chimpanzees have not built civilisations or mastered the technological advancements that humans have achieved.

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