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An Ancient Pandemic Left a Gene Silent in Chimpanzees, Which May Offer Clues as to Why Their Brains Differ From Ours

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Learn how an ancient virus silenced a gene that helps young human nerve cells grow, leaving a lasting difference between our closest relatives and us.

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    An Ancient Pandemic Left a Gene Silent in Chimpanzees, Which May Offer Clues as to Why Their Brains Differ From Ours

    Learn how an ancient virus silenced a gene that helps young human nerve cells grow, leaving a lasting difference between our closest relatives and us.