Are we 80 percent bananas? Debunking a popular genetic myth
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While the sensationalist claim of humans being '80 percent bananas' is a gross exaggeration, it stems from a kernel of truth that humans share approximately 50-60% of our genes with the common banana. This surprising fact reveals a deep, shared evolutionary history with even the most distant organisms, highlighting the conserved nature of fundamental life processes.
