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Evolution of genetic and genomic features unique to the human lineage.
Nature reviews. Genetics - 1 Dec 2012
O'Bleness Majesta, Searles Veronica B, Varki Ajit, Gagneux Pascal, Sikela James M
Abstract excerpt
Given the unprecedented tools that are now available for rapidly comparing genomes, the identification and study of genetic and genomic changes that are unique to our species have accelerated, and we are entering a golden age of human evolutionary genomics. Here we provide an overview of these efforts, highlighting important recent discoveries, examples of the different types of human-specific genomic and genetic...
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