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BS: A question for Chongo

25 Feb 07 - 02:59 PM (#1979105)
Subject: BS: A question for Chongo
From: Bert

If 99-point-something percent of our DNA matches that of a chimp; how come DNA tests don't catch any chimp suspects?


25 Feb 07 - 03:11 PM (#1979127)
Subject: RE: BS: A question for Chongo
From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp

Well...I dunno, Bert. I am gonna have to look into that. I don't bother much with DNA tests, I go by the old school methods mostly.


25 Feb 07 - 07:11 PM (#1979333)
Subject: RE: BS: A question for Chongo
From: Mrrzy

Actually, humans and chimps differ in one chemical whose name escapes me now, but you can tell human from chimp (or other primate) blood very easily - I assume there is a gene or a few involved in the making, or omitting (I can't recall who has it and who lacks it) of that enzyme...


26 Feb 07 - 02:13 AM (#1979581)
Subject: RE: BS: A question for Chongo
From: Gurney

Probably they don't find any chimp suspects because the chimps have watertight alibis, such as "I was visiting my cousin Shealagh the Bonobo."





No. Second thoughts. Shealagh would have to say "Well, SOMEONE was behind me, anyway."

I'll have to solicit alternative alibis. Any offerings?

I hope there is no-one named Shealagh on this forum.


26 Feb 07 - 01:14 PM (#1979967)
Subject: RE: BS: A question for Chongo
From: Bert

I was thinking maybe that chimps never do anything wrong.


26 Feb 07 - 01:20 PM (#1979974)
Subject: RE: BS: A question for Chongo
From: Little Hawk

I only wish that were true...