Genetic slider: Compare your DNA

Find out how much genetic material you share with other organisms.

Genetically speaking, how closely related are humans to other creatures?

Try out our interactive slider to find out how similar we are to a range of living things, and explore the science behind the numbers.

Launch the Compare your DNA interactive

Credits

• Illustrations: Steven Appleby
• Scientific consultation: Ewan Birney
• Flash development: Adam Nasralla at Smile Your Eyes Off
• Design: Paulo Estriga

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