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Chimpanzee Ancestry Research Challenges Common Assumptions
New research challenges the common understanding of our shared ancestor with chimpanzees, suggesting that they may have more in common than previously thought. This could push back the timeline of their divergence.
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New Scientist
The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more they resemble us – but the further back in time our shared ancestor seems to be. Columnist Michael Marshall explores how both can be true
2026-09-09 19:30 UTC