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INITIATIVE SUMMARY

Molecular studies have clarified relationships among modern mammals, including primates. Chimpanzees are known to be humanity’s closest living relatives. The origin and evolution of Hominidae (the family comprising human ancestors and close relatives subsequent to their shared common ancestry with African apes) is a fundamental scientific problem. CONTINUE>>

 

 

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