[extropy-chat] Re: Human Evolution

[Harvey Newstrom]

Robert Bradbury wrote,
> 
> I thought there was a slight difference but I checked in 
> Google. Chimps and Gorillas have 48 chromosomes vs. 46 in humans.
> 
> > And what about other hybrid species, is the same number of 
> > chromosomes required for a live birth?
> 
> You might manage a live birth with and abnormal number or 
> mis-formed chromosomes.  Down's syndrome (trisomy 21) comes 
> to mind.  There are others (humans can apparently survive 
> with trisomy 21, 18, 13 and 8).  But the consequences may be 
> quite significant.  [Google: trisomy syndromes].
> 
> We do not know enough to reliably predict in any way the 
> results of an untried cross breed.  But for cases where there 
> is an extensive amount of work (e.g. plants) there may be 
> enough knowledge to make an educated guess as to whether it will work.

Are you guys actually debating whether humans can mate with chimps and have
live cross-species children?  I really question the level of scientific
knowledge on this list.  I assume that all your other biological predictions
are equally scientific....

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