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Genome Breakthrough Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Reviving Extinct Thylacine
Scientists are one step closer to reviving the thylacine, thanks to key advances that include a recent genome breakthrough.
Scientists are now one step closer to reviving the thylacine, thanks to key advances in genomic and reproductive technology that also provide hope for protecting endangered living marsupials. Generally, long sequences of DNA break down shortly after death, yet, in this case, tissue preservation was so thorough that rare and delicate genetic material survived for over a century. “The thylacine samples used for our new reference genome are among the best preserved ancient specimens my team has worked with,” said Beth Shapiro, Colossal’s Chief Science Officer and the Director of the UCSC Paleogenomics Lab.
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