Supposed Fusion Site Contains Expressed Genes, Likely Influences Neural Development

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Human chromosomal fusion has often been cited as strong evidence supporting human-ape common ancestry. It’s not. Source
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“Evolution in Real Time” (Yeah, Right)

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Yet another article announces a sociological study has found public attention towards the lionfish “is aiding in monitoring its evolution nearly in real time.” Source
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