Genetic Engineering: The Evolution Of Human Genome Differences

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We all share a common DNA, as 99.9% of the world shares the same make up, as most of us share common ancestors. Although, we almost all have the same genes, they are altogether structured in a different way, and that is what makes us unique. As everyone has a different genome due to mutation, also known as mistakes. When your parent’s bodies formed the sperm and egg that created you, there were mutations “mistakes” in your genetic code. Each individual has distinctive mutations, as you could have a common ancestor with another individual and have similar appearances. But, your genome is different, as during mutation; it mixes various genetics from your ancestors, that can make your genome different from others. As there are three million differences

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