October 2020 PMID 33020265

Dynamic evolution of great ape Y chromosomes.

Monika Cechova, Rahulsimham Vegesna, Marta Tomaszkiewicz, Robert S Harris, Di Chen, Samarth Rangavittal, Paul Medvedev, Kateryna D Makova

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The discussions highlight intriguing points from the article, such as the unexpected genetic similarities between gorilla and human Y chromosomes compared to those of chimpanzees. Phrases like 'puzzlingly' and 'accelerated substitution rates' indicate a thoughtful consideration of the findings, while comments that imply a misunderstanding of scientific concepts reveal a mix of engagement and confusion among participants.

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Many participants express strong interest in the implications of the research, reflecting a desire to understand the complexities of primate evolution.

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Users perceive the research as significant for understanding evolutionary biology, recognizing its potential to reshape perspectives on great ape genetics.

Abstract in brief

The Y chromosome in great apes, crucial for male fertility and sex determination, shows surprising genetic similarities between humans and gorillas, despite the closer evolutionary relationship between humans and chimpanzees.
Researchers analyzed Y chromosomes from all great ape species, revealing that chimpanzees and bonobos have higher mutation and gene loss rates, potentially linked to intense sperm competition.
The study suggests that the last common ancestor of great apes had complex genetic sequences resembling those in modern humans and chimpanzees, and factors like chromatin interactions might facilitate genetic changes over time.

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Debbie Kennett

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@Ydnapower Chimps and humans share a common ancestor. Chimp and human Y-chromosomes share a common ancestor about 7 million years ago: https://t.co/FJasaKiExi

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Tim Tyler

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@vortuosity @Macroevo "Puzzlingly, in terms of shared genes and overall architecture, the human Y is more similar to the gorilla Y than to the chimpanzee Y even though human and chimpanzee have a more recent common ancestor." - https://t.co/GyoCGkSULA

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قحطاني متعدنن

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@tahtam809 دراسة تتكلم عن تشابه كروموسوم Y و القردة العليا https://t.co/M7aIdjBlVh

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Asher Clark

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@RavenwithaT @princess_vgr @NotEvolution1 Stop trying to bring science down to your level. It’s really pathetic. Here’s more. https://t.co/3JsfuQu8Vt

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RT @NatureEcoEvo: Dynamic evolution of great ape Y chromosomes: https://t.co/DRsCUqoaIX @MakovaLab #SMBE2023

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Louise Johnson

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Starling

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@FifeRight14 @AteMoth This article is 2020: "Puzzlingly, in terms of shared genes and overall architecture, the human Y is more similar to the gorilla Y than to the chimpanzee Y even though human and chimpanzee have a more recent common ancestor." https://t.co/8d1N0SjggQ

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RT @MakovaLab: In this paper https://t.co/ATErl9DvhC, we deciphered many aspects of evolution of Y chr of all extant genera of great apes

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@alexanderlyceum @MonkeysUncle8 @ReneeAponte @TakeThatDarwin @WoopsWoah @ZaBong69 @Henry2Malfette @EvoIutlon @nugent_teddy The Y chromosome of a gorilla is more similar to a human than chimp, yet they believe the latter has a more recent common ancestor. So, in order to make the puzzle piece fit they say, "experienced accelerated substitution rates". But, they don't know how. https://t.co/a5R2GrWBs4 https://t.co/xXj2LGKxaO

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يهرعش

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@greatjob_1 https://t.co/PmAaCfR0JV قصه كروموزوم Y

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@Themyster1ous01 @general_ludd @BadMedicalTakes to cut the below science you are clearly not equipped to understand short, XYY and XXYY are also present in other higher primates, and that fact indicates there is some evolutionary advantage or is at worse survival neutral. https://t.co/6AZ09vLFdq

Mar 18, 2022 · 305 followers View post →

Richard Badge#StandWithUkraine

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Nice, readable perspective on important paper: https://t.co/Bl7z28vcNG Genetic Analysis Reveals Evolution of the Enigmatic Y Chromosome in Great Apes https://t.co/266Tnmmk1s

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Je le savais... Dynamic evolution of great ape Y chromosomes PNAS October 20, 2020 117 (42) 26273-26280; first published October 5, 2020;

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