Hunting the tardigrade as a step in sequencing DNA of all life on Earth
In September 2023, a collaborative project involving scientists from multiple institutions was launched to sequence the genomes of over 1.5 million species. This ambitious undertaking, known as the Earth BioGenome Project, seeks to document the genetic information of all eukaryotic organisms, which includes plants, animals, and fungi. By targeting organisms like tardigrades, researchers hope to … Read more