# An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-24 23:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
DNA

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZME Science | An Ancient Virus Left Its Mark on Chimpanzee DNA Even After Millions of Years and May Have Helped Shape Human Brain Evolution | 2026-10-23 18:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQMFdoLXV3WU5MblRUVzFEcGdqTGFiM3hsN0xYSnI1U2NnSG9QQ1p0czRfMWhxQUZ1VWd6Y1pva3R5dGItdHdidVZ6amtHZzR6QnYzVGxSR2psRzRfNTlDMXg2ckdMTmszT2FaTHBwNE1oNVZDQW5FcmExcUNCZ0hVVEN0a0NhdmNKb3RaMFhwNVlIQmppVWZBS3RoZnAxMGc2SWc?oc=5) |

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