Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team led by UCL researchers.

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Wild chimpanzees adapt genetically to different habitats

Wild chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa, from dense tropical rainforests to more open woodland and savannah areas. And these close cousins of our species, according to new research, have developed intriguing genetic adaptations tailored to their habitats - including to pathogens like malaria.

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Scientists at UCL examined DNA from human's closest relative chimpanzees to make a significant finding in relation to how their bodies have adapted to resist the ravages of malaria - one of the world's biggest killers

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Chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa, from dense tropical forests to more open areas of woods and savannas. And these close cousins of our species developed genetic adaptations to their habitats, including to pathogens such as malaria, according to a new study.
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Chimpanz�s habitam v�rios ambientes na �frica, desde densas florestas tropicais at� �reas mais abertas de bosques e savanas. E esses primos pr�ximos de nossa esp�cie desenvolveram adapta��es gen�ticas aos seus habitats, incluindo a pat�genos como a mal�ria, de acordo com um novo estudo.
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Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria, research reveals

Results of this study, which suggest that climate change and land use will affect chimpanzees, may help improve the conservation of these animals that are in danger of extinction due to the destruction of their habitat, poaching and infectious diseases

Resultados deste estudo, que sugerem que as alterações climáticas e o uso da terra afetarão os chimpanzés, podem ajudar a melhorar a conservação destes animais que se encontram em perigo de extinção devido à destruição do seu habitat, à caça furtiva e a doenças infecciosas

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Chimpanzees genetically adapted to their environment and to infections such as malaria

Wild chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa and according to new research have developed intriguing genetic adaptations tailored to their habitats, including to pathogens like malaria.

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Wild chimpanzees adapt genetically to different habitats: study

Chimpanzees are the closest relatives of humans, so scientists believe that these findings may not only shed light on humans' own evolutionary history, but also on the biology of malaria infection in humans.

Os chimpanzés são os parentes mais próximos dos humanos, por esse motivo os cientistas acreditam que estas descobertas podem não só lançar luz sobre a própria história evolutiva dos humanos, mas também sobre a biologia da infeção da malária em humanos.

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Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria

Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team.

Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria, research reveals

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