News Headline
The 'Earth genome project': Complete DNA codes of all 1.5 MILLION animals, plants and fungi will be sequenced to protect the planet's biodiversity
Source
Daily Mail (UK)
Publication Date
2018-11-01
The genomes of all 1.5 million known species of animals, plants, protozoa and fungi on Earth will be sequence for the first time. It is hoped the project will create a new foundation for scientists to come up with new ways of preserving biodiversity on the planet while sustaining human societies.