Human Evolution Gene Discovered

American Voices

August 25, 2006 | ISSUE 42•34

Scientists have discovered the gene that causes human brains to evolve beyond those of chimps. What do you think?

I heard that, coincidentally, it's also the same gene that diminishes interest in bananas to a reasonable level.

Gina Helms
Mailing Services Provider
Excuse me, but I think you mean: 'God allowed scientists to discover the gene that God made specifically for humans and not chimps.''

Harry Benson
Systems Analyst
Ah, I always suspected that we humans had a slight edge.

Lloyd Farber
Costume Designer

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A study published in Archives Of General Psychiatry found that middle-aged men who smoked had diminished cognitive skills, the equivalent of having aged an additional 10 years.
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