What does it really mean when scientists say human and chimp genomes are “ninety-eight percent similar”? How much depends on the methods, assumptions, and software used to compare them? This explores the hidden complexities of genome alignment, the limits of BLAST searches, and why the numbers may not be as straightforward as they seem.

From missing sequences and repetitive DNA to disputed weighting methods and shifting similarity estimates, the discussion follows the ongoing debate over what the data actually show. Written by Robert Carter.

👉 Original article: Reassessing human-chimpanzee genetic similarity

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