Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'

Who doesnt like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remains a favourite snacking item. However, apart from being our comfort food, bananas and us are also genetically related. According to a genome study that came out in 2013, we share 60% of our DNA with this yellow fruit!

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