Wild chimpanzees adapt genetically to different habitats

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Wild chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa, from dense tropical rainforests to more open woodland and savannah areas.

And these close cousins of our species, according to new research, have developed intriguing genetic adaptations tailored to their habitats - including to pathogens like malaria.

We identify signatures of adaptation in two genes that are known to mediate resistance and adaptation to malaria in humans.

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Published On: 2025-01-11 @ 04:52:54 (3 hours ago)

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