Chimpanzees are humanities closest cousins, and they’re close to disappearing. In this episode we hear from Peter Frandsen (Copenhagen Zoo, University of Copenhagen) and Claudia Fontsere (Barcelona Biomedical Research Park), who are developing new genetic tools to aid in the conservation of this iconic species.

Associated article: Targeted conservation genetics of the endangered chimpanzee - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-020-0313-0