Scientists find sea sponges share human genes

**Jason** · 08-06-2010, 12:06 PM

SYDNEY (AFP) – Mankind may be descended from apes but Australian scientists have found proof of links much closer to the sea floor, with a study revealing that sea sponges share almost 70 percent of human genes.
Genetic sequencing of sea sponges from the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef showed the ancient marine animal shared many of its genes with humans, including a large number typically associated with disease and cancer.
Lead researcher Bernard Degnan, of the University of Queensland, said the findings "would shed light on a whole range of different things," and could lay the foundation for breakthroughs in cancer and stem cell research.
"Sponges have what's (considered) the 'Holy Grail' of stem cells," Degnan told AFP.

more Scientists find sea sponges share human genes - Yahoo! News

Tensolator · 08-06-2010, 03:24 PM

If I'm not mistaken we also share DNA with bananas. If the four amino acids that make up our DNA are universal this wouldn't be to amazing. I love scince, but I think sometimes scientists mke a lot of "leaps" that they asssume the rest of us will take for granted.

intent · 08-10-2010, 03:23 PM

I suppose now that I know that there is a link between the sea sponge and humans some things make sense. For example sponge bob square pants doesn't seem so silly.

Rick · 08-14-2010, 06:09 PM

LOL!! Yeah, we share a lot of genes with apes too which explains my hairy brother!

I think they think of things wayyyyyy too much. If scientists had their way we would still be thinking that the world was flat and we'd all be living in Spain/France/UK too!

Bob Franks · 01-14-2011, 04:05 PM

Obviously they were genes from my 1st wife's family.
They were all sponges.

CoachN · 01-14-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Franks

Obviously they were genes from my 1st wife's family.
They were all sponges.

Darn Brother! We're RELATED!

Bob Franks · 01-14-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachN

Darn Brother! We're RELATED!

I hope not thru the ex-!

**Duncan1574** · 01-14-2011, 06:41 PM

How do they get into the legs of the jeans? I didn't think they had legs!

Bob Franks · 01-14-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan1574

How do they get into the legs of the jeans? I didn't think they had legs!

Do you know how to tell the difference between a boy chromosome and a girl chromosome?

wait for it...

pull down their genes!

PatrickWilliams · 02-04-2011, 07:37 AM

Bob ... that's also how you make a hormone.

08-06-2010, 12:06 PM	#1
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Scientists find sea sponges share human genes SYDNEY (AFP) – Mankind may be descended from apes but Australian scientists have found proof of links much closer to the sea floor, with a study revealing that sea sponges share almost 70 percent of human genes. Genetic sequencing of sea sponges from the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef showed the ancient marine animal shared many of its genes with humans, including a large number typically associated with disease and cancer. Lead researcher Bernard Degnan, of the University of Queensland, said the findings "would shed light on a whole range of different things," and could lay the foundation for breakthroughs in cancer and stem cell research. "Sponges have what's (considered) the 'Holy Grail' of stem cells," Degnan told AFP. more Scientists find sea sponges share human genes - Yahoo! News __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

08-06-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
Tensolator Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mountain west Posts: 28 Lodge: Penrhyn Goldhill 32	If I'm not mistaken we also share DNA with bananas. If the four amino acids that make up our DNA are universal this wouldn't be to amazing. I love scince, but I think sometimes scientists mke a lot of "leaps" that they asssume the rest of us will take for granted. __________________ The Dude Abides...

08-10-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
intent Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 50 Lodge:	Spounges I suppose now that I know that there is a link between the sea sponge and humans some things make sense. For example sponge bob square pants doesn't seem so silly.

01-14-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
Bob Franks Distr Dep Grand Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,143 Lodge: Wayne Lodge 112, AF&AM of NC	Obviously they were genes from my 1st wife's family. They were all sponges. __________________ bob franks, PM, CL Wayne Lodge 112 Goldsboro, NC I just want to be a Mason.

01-14-2011, 06:41 PM	#8
Duncan1574 I have a little dog Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Thiensville, WI Posts: 1,986 Lodge: Ozaukee 17 Blog Entries: 1	How do they get into the legs of the jeans? I didn't think they had legs! __________________ Bro. Rusty MM, Chaplain Ozaukee Lodge #17, Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Founding member & Chaplain, Tylers of the 9, Widows Sons Motorcycle Association All religions must be tolerated... for... every man must get to heaven his own way. ~Frederick the Great Initiated: 10/18/10 Passed: 01/03/11 Raised: 03/05/11

08-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#4
Rick Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 23 Lodge:	LOL!! Yeah, we share a lot of genes with apes too which explains my hairy brother! I think they think of things wayyyyyy too much. If scientists had their way we would still be thinking that the world was flat and we'd all be living in Spain/France/UK too!

02-04-2011, 07:37 AM	#10
PatrickWilliams I could tell you ... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,089 Lodge: Racine-Belle City Lodge #18	Bob ... that's also how you make a hormone. __________________ MM, PM, 32nd, KT, PHP, PTIM, PEC, ROS, EIEIO. Yep, I'm a joiner.

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