I could go for a banana.

New research seeks to find what makes us human by looking at what makes chimps not.

The genetic codes of chimps and humans are 99 percent identical. Measured by differences in DNA, the chimp, Pan troglodytes, is the closest living relative to our own species, Homo sapiens. The comparison to an ape might make a few people squirm, but researchers now are happily comparing chimps and humans more closely than ever before.

The goal is to find out more about ourselves. What is it about our genes that enables us to develop uniquely human capabilities? And what can we learn about familiar human vulnerabilities that we do not share with our primate cousins? The secrets are in the DNA, scientists believe.

Okay, before recent DNA mapping modern tech, the typical number bandied about used to be 98%. hence this shirt I bought from Think Geek. Which was also awesomely appropriate to the recent cub/bear/fur-centric dance party last week called SF Zoo.

Yes, I am that big a nerd. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the precipitate.