Scientists map DNA of bonobo, our peaceful ape kin

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 12:30 in Biology & Nature

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Behold the bonobo, our ape cousin that's kinder and gentler than the chimp or, well, us. Now scientists have mapped the primate's DNA, and some researchers say that may eventually reveal secrets about how the darker side of our nature evolved....

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