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JAN 22, 2013 6:47 AM PST

Why Are Chimps Stronger Than Humans?

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Ellis


The last several years have seen a number of horrific maulings at the hands of chimpanzees. How can animals that share 99 percent of their genes with us, yet are only a fraction of our weight, possess such amazing strength? (Scientific American)
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Jennifer Ellis
Master's (MA/MS/Other)
I love all things science and am passionate about bringing science to the public through writing. With an M.S. in Genetics and experience in cancer research, marketing and technical writing, it is a pleasure to share the latest trends and findings in science on LabRoots.
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