If so, does that lend credence to the theory put forth by some that the Anunnaki genetically altered or created us as some say the Sumerians texts indicate?
From what I understand, all higher life has both direct defects, and a bunch of unused 'junk dna'. Parts that are never actually used for anything.
Due to mutations the active parts can occasionally change, and the inactive parts can sometimes be switched on/off.
There are many different sources and types of mutations. From botched copys to damage from free radicals.
So everything that has complexity also has a lot of junk and defects.
But that is from memory, and I am no expert on the subject.
From what I understand, all higher life has both direct defects, and a bunch of unused 'junk dna'. Parts that are never actually used for anything.
Due to mutations the active parts can occasionally change, and the inactive parts can sometimes be switched on/off.
There are many different sources and types of mutations. From botched copys to damage from free radicals.
So everything that has complexity also has a lot of junk and defects.
But that is from memory, and I am no expert on the subject.
Ok, but do humans have thousands, where all other life has a small fraction of that?