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Gorilla & Human Y Chromosome

New method reveals high similarity between gorilla and human Y chromosome

A faster, less expensive method has been developed and used to learn the DNA sequence of the male-specific Y chromosome in the gorilla. The research reveals that a male gorilla's Y chromosome is more similar to a male human's Y chromosome than to a chimpanzee's. The technique works for any species, so it can be used to study male infertility disorders and male-specific mutations. It also can aid in conservation efforts. Ref. Source 8z.

Chromosome Human and Gorilla

Besides their obvious appearance I can't say I'm surprised we won't find more than just chromosomes that we have in common. We behave like each other too.