We are not human (mostly)

[findingZzero]

1% of our DNA is human. 99% is the bacteria living within us (gut). Have a nice day.


p.s. not to worry. We need each other. Koom by ya.

 

[eldirector]

And about 2.5% (on average - Asians and South Americans are higher) of that DNA is from a Neanderthal.
Neanderthals ... They're Just Like Us?

 

[findingZzero]

So that's why 2.5% of 1% of my knuckles drag on the ground. Now i know. Thanks ED

ED, hmmmmm, unfortunate initials...

 

[mbills2223]

Our DNA is 1% uniquely human, meaning only 1% of our DNA is responsible for making us humans different from other species, and also for making humans different from others. However, this is true because the large majority of processes that the genome codes for are shared among many, many species. The normal flora bacteria in our gut, on the skin, etc. are not human and do not account for any percentage of our DNA.

Rest assured, we are still very unique. The other 99% of the genome is still VERY important, and without it we would certainly not be human. In fact, we wouldn't be anything!

There are approximately 3 BILLION base pairs in the human genome, so 1 percent is still 30 MILLION base pairs.

 

[Wdsman11]

I have destroyed much of bacteria in my gut with beer and jalapenos.

 

[findingZzero]

Everything I know I learned from Ingo and NPR.

 

[drysdaleg]

Everything I know I learned from Ingo and NPR.

 

[BogWalker]

We share 50% of our DNA with bananas I've been told.

 

[mcolford]

p.s. not to worry. We need each other. Koom by ya.

Hakuna Matata

 

[mbills2223]

We share 50% of our DNA with bananas I've been told.

Making the Modern World - What is life?

This is probably true, give or take some percentage. The link above states that the DNA shared is that which is "coiled up very tightly." For those familiar with genetics, this is indicative of DNA that codes for very basic, common features which are shared among MOST living things (including bananas). The ~1% of DNA that is 'unique' to humans codes for an incredible amount of things. There are enough combinations in just this 1% that we are different from everyone on this Earth, everyone who ever has been on this Earth, and everyone who ever will be on this Earth. The differences between us and bananas are a little more obvious