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This is highly unlikely origin story. The main problem is that genetic data strongly and consistently suggests we are further from pigs than chimpanzees are. G
by ronaldx 13y ago
This is highly unlikely origin story. The main problem is that genetic data strongly and consistently suggests we are further from pigs than chimpanzees are.
Genetic material often finds ways of crossing species boundaries: in lower organisms, horizontal gene transfer is commonplace. But, this is just not supported by any scientific evidence.
- hetman 13y agoI believe he addresses that by suggesting backcrossing with the chimp line. Still seems extraordinary such a cross should originally be even remotely viable.