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Thylacine DNA Study Could Lead to Animal's Revival

The legendary Tasmanian Tiger may have literally been given a new lease  on life thanks to the efforts of scientists who have successfully mapped  the creatures genome.

By way of a baby thylacine that had been well-reserved in ethanol for an  astounding 106 years, researchers were able to extract DNA and unlock  the extinct animal's genetic sequence for the first time.

What surprised scientists is that, despite often being compared to a  dingo, the creature's proverbial blueprint bore more of a resemble to  that of a kangaroo.

Beyond the insights into the genetic nature of the thylacine, which also  include a troubling lack of diversity that made it prone to disease, is  a far more exciting prospect made possible by the project.

Having now acquired the genetic sequence of the creature, scientists  could someday actually bring the Tasmanian Tiger back from extinction.

More on this tantalizing story at the Coast to Coast AM website.


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