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Scientists map kangaroo DNA

Australian scientists have found the kangaroo has more in common with humans than they had thought. The kangaroo last shared a common ancestor with humans 150 million years ago. "We've been surprised at how similar the genomes are," said Jenny Graves, director of the government-backed research effort. "Great chunks of the genome are virtually identical." (AP)

Shukan ST: Nov. 28, 2008

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World News Scientists map kangaroo DNA Australian scientists have found the kangaroo has more in common with humans than they had thought. The kangaroo last shared a common ancestor with humans 150 million years ago. "We've been surprised at how similar the genomes are," said Jenny Graves, director of the government-backed research effort. "Great chunks of the genome are virtually identical." (AP) Shukan ST: Nov. 28, 2008 (C) All rights reserved