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A Tree of All Life Being Built to Bring Together What is Known About How Species are Related
A new initiative aims to build a comprehensive tree of life that brings together everything scientists know about how all species are related, from the tiniest bacteria to the tallest tree. Information about evolutionary relationships is fundamental to comparative biology research. It helps scientists identify promising new medicines; develop hardier, higher-yielding crops; and fight infectious diseases such as HIV, anthrax and influenza.
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 09:45 — admin
Scientists Determine What Makes an Orangutan an Orangutan
For the first time, scientists have mapped the genome--the genetic code--of orangutans. This new tool may be used to support efforts to maintain the genetic diversity of captive and wild orangutans.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:13 — admin
Ground Rules for Sharing Benefits of World’s Wealth of Genetic Resources Laid Out in New Treaty
After close to 20 years of discussion and debate, Governments from across the globe today agreed to a new treaty to manage the world’s economically-central genetic resources in a far fairer and more systematic way.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:57 — admin
Decoded Sea Urchin Genome Shows Surprising Relationship to Humans
"Unraveling the sea urchin genome has yielded striking similarities and surprising differences between sea urchins and humans," said Judith Venuti, program director in NSF's Integrative Organismal Biology Division.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:19 — admin
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