Several studies on primate genomic variation have now been published in the journal Science, with some contribution from the PI. High-quality genomes from 233 primate species will help us understand evolution and help conservation. Their variation is useful to predict the impact of mutations in humans. And we get a better insight into the history of baboons specifically.
An interesting aspect is that many recent genetic changes in humans turn out not to be unique to us, but shared with other species. Genetic changes that might make us human seem to be more rare.
The publications can be found here:
Kuderna, L.F.K et al., ‘A global catalog of whole-genome diversity from 233 primate species’ Science, 2023. DOI:10.1126/science.abn7829
Sorensen, E, et al., ‘Genome-wide coancestry reveals details of ancient and recent male-driven reticulation in baboons’ Science, 2023. DOI: 10.1126/science.abn8153
Gao, H, et al., ‘The landscape of tolerated genetic variation in humans and primates’ Science, 2023. DOI: 10.1126/science.abn8197
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