IMO, monkeys have a fairly similar DNA structure than humans. So, their DNA can probably be manipulated genetically to create a super-intelligent monkey that perhaps can converse with humans. But the obvious question is: why would anyone want to do that?
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <no_re...@yahoogroups.com> wrote : The pace of growth in knowledge of brain systems seems to be accelerating: Monkey 'brain net' raises prospect of human brain-to-brain connection http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jul/09/monkey-brain-net-raises-prospect-of-human-brain-to-brain-connection http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jul/09/monkey-brain-net-raises-prospect-of-human-brain-to-brain-connection Monkey 'brain net' raises prospect of human brai... http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jul/09/monkey-brain-net-raises-prospect-of-human-brain-to-brain-connection In two separate experiments, scientists have formed a network from the brains of monkeys and rats, allowing them to co-operate and learn as a “superbrain” View on www.theguardian.com http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jul/09/monkey-brain-net-raises-prospect-of-human-brain-to-brain-connection Preview by Yahoo
