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Nature March 2012 PMID 22398555

Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence.

Aylwyn Scally, Julien Y Dutheil, LaDeana W Hillier, Gregory E Jordan, Ian Goodhead, Javier Herrero, Asger Hobolth, Tuuli Lappalainen, Thomas Mailund, Tomas Marques-Bonet, Shane McCarthy, Stephen H Montgomery, Petra C Schwalie, Y Amy Tang, Michelle C Ward

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The collective discussions reflect an appreciation for the detailed genetic insights provided by the publication, with posts highlighting the importance of the 30% genetic similarity between gorillas and humans, and mentioning the evolution of specific genes. The tone varies from scientific interest to mild enthusiasm, with some contributors emphasizing the broader implications for understanding human evolution.

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Most posts recognize the significance of the research, with some explicitly praising its findings on hominid evolution.

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  • The study presents the complete genome sequence of the western lowland gorilla and compares it with other great apes, suggesting that the divergence between humans, chimpanzees, and gorillas occurred around 6 to 10 million years ago.
  • About 30% of the gorilla genome is more similar to humans or chimpanzees than they are to each other, especially outside of coding regions, indicating widespread selective pressure influencing evolution and gene expression.
  • The research identifies around 500 genes in each lineage (gorilla, human, chimpanzee) that have evolved rapidly, with some showing parallel acceleration related to functions like hearing, and notes recent genetic exchanges and population changes between different gorilla species.]
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The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence https://t.co/CZMPlbnMlF https://t.co/pOQV4pZ2dv

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Köksal Özer
@stomodeum · X

Chimpanzee genome project – Nature (2005) Scally et al., 2012 – “Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence” (Nature)] Genome Research, “Elephant genomes reveal insights into health and evolution”, 2018]

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桜井千咲
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草 10.1038/nature10842 https://t.co/rzoyEy75hi

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qsyo
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@Alejand35259815 @nomerasques @GordoAntiProgre “insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence”, de Aylwyn Scally (por decirte alguno). Habla sobre la evolución de los homínidos y las similitudes en sus genomas. Incluye gorilas, humanos y simios. abz

Dec 9, 2023 · 1 like · 17 followers View post →
The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

@khabib72626516 @Stratago @Dead_Scrypt @TakeThatDarwin @CoercriSeareach @SirradN @chriscolton1980 @Athecon @BonnyJones187 @myopinionisseen Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence https://t.co/CZMPlbnMlF

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@ibn_badys و عندما وجدنا 30% من جينوم الغوريلا يتعارض مع كون الانسان و الشمبانزى أقرب لبعضهما البعض منها افترضنا نفس التبرير Aylwyn Scally et al., "Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence" Nature volume 483, pages169–175 (2012) 3

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Köksal Özer
@stomodeum · X

Chimpanzee genome project – Nature (2005) Scally et al., 2012 – “Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence” (Nature)] Genome Research, “Elephant genomes reveal insights into health and evolution”, 2018]

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Illidan
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@ibn_badys و عندما وجدنا 30% من جينوم الغوريلا يتعارض مع كون الانسان و الشمبانزى أقرب لبعضهما البعض منها افترضنا نفس التبرير Aylwyn Scally et al., "Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence" Nature volume 483, pages169–175 (2012) 3

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qsyo
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@Alejand35259815 @nomerasques @GordoAntiProgre “insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence”, de Aylwyn Scally (por decirte alguno). Habla sobre la evolución de los homínidos y las similitudes en sus genomas. Incluye gorilas, humanos y simios. abz

Dec 9, 2023 · 1 like · 17 followers View post →
桜井千咲
@PhBerlitz · X

草 10.1038/nature10842 https://t.co/rzoyEy75hi

May 31, 2022 · 1 like · 37 followers View post →
The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

@khabib72626516 @Stratago @Dead_Scrypt @TakeThatDarwin @CoercriSeareach @SirradN @chriscolton1980 @Athecon @BonnyJones187 @myopinionisseen Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence https://t.co/CZMPlbnMlF

Nov 10, 2021 · 4,646 followers View post →
The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

Insights into hominid evolution from the gorilla genome sequence https://t.co/CZMPlbnMlF https://t.co/pOQV4pZ2dv

Aug 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 4,646 followers View post →