DNA Evidence That Humans & Chimps Share A Common Ancestor: Endogenous Retroviruses

Here we explore the amazing discovery of Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) in our own DNA. These are genetic remnants of antient virus infections suffered by our ancestors. It turns out that many of our Endogenous Retroviruses are shared by chimpanzees. This is because we share a common ancestor with them.

#genetics #evolution #biology #retrovirus #EndogenousRetrovirus

[ananyaimtiazhussain]

I am so glad my friend suggested this video. I finally understood the concepts. This was very clear. Thanks.

[Moleanimationchannel]

Apes also can’t make vitamin C because of a common mutation we both share at the exact location on one of our chromosomes. It’s pretty much impossible for this exact mutation to match. The reason why this negative mutation survived was for the fact that our ancestors ate mostly fruit so the ability to make it without ingesting it wasn’t Detrimental. Most people have no idea that other mammals can make vitamin C without actually ingesting it.

[AndyMcBlane]

Thanks for including the credits, I'd like to extend my thanks to the illustrator and animator for this video - really high quality work. Would also like to thank the script writer and the voice over guy.

[zidneya]

Oh trust me after seeing pictures of my mother's side of the family, I have no doubt that I have chimpanzees on the family.

[mohammadalsaidy]

Can we get an Arabic version of this video that would be added to the 'Stated clearly in Arabic' playlist? This was great!

[MikkoRantalainen]

I hope that you do similar videos about all methods to reveal family relationships using the DNA evidence. This was absolutely the best educational video about markers caused by Endogenous Retroviruses and I'd love to see other videos with similar quality for other methods, too.

[harrywhite]

I have been watching Evolution debates for years. I have never seen the DNA evidence presented so clearly. thank you👍

[GreatDanny]

The fact that there are so many people that watched this video not to learn from it but to disprove it with such nonsense claims is actually frightening

[Subfightr]

Oh oh oh wonderful job. You GOTTA COVER the chromosome linkage, That evidence was less complicated for my creationist mind at the time to grasp, and oh my Darwin the sensation of the epiphany that I had received was literally life-changing.

[baibai]

I’m speechless by how well this review is done, and I was even kind of moved by the facts and this great work.

[gbeaver]

This channel is unbelievably clear and educational.

[CharlieReid]

Very well explained, think i get it now.
This video should be in every classroom, 12 mins and boom, argument over. Feel like i've just took, and understood, a biology course.
Thank you.

[sciencenerd]

I adore the science in this video and also the Jim Carey reference.
Absolutely everybody needs to see this video. Amazing stuff.

[decruzyserao]

Colt, thank you!! this was so beautifully & expertly produced 😊 (also thanks for the awesome links!)

[csadler]

I've always said ERVs are a slam dunk for common descent, but never saw it presented so well. Thanks!

[sironnsk]

There are so many evidences of evolution that I can't even imagine how one can be a creationist

[fatimafarishta]

I’ve always been a firm believer in evolution, but this has truly made my jaw drop. Especially hearing the probabilities, it truly seems undeniable. Fantastic work!

[Ale_ssandro]

This comment section makes me feel so smart: idiots talking about Jesus, the Bible, martians, fishes, sex with apes, HIV, sex with yo mama, Asians descending from dogs and Jews from cats... I'm having the time of my life reading comments from 5th grade dropouts, LOL. Great video man, keep it up.

[Fomites]

Australian here. I find it interesting that evolution needs to be debated in the US. It's not an issue here nor in educated countries (of course the US is highly educated too and this is what cteates the paradox).

[benjaelee]

Why did i think he was going to say “we. are. monkey.” At the end xD