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Breakthrough in Genetic Research: Complete Genomes of Six Great Species Decoded
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic makeup of great species, with the decoding of the complete genomes of six species: chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, and the siamang. This groundbreaking research, published in the journal "Nature", was led by Evan Eichler from the University of Washington in the USA and co-authored by Tobias Lenz from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Hamburg.
The University of Hamburg announced the findings of this research on Thursday. The success in decoding the great species genomes was aided by new sequencing and analysis methods, which were crucial to the success of the project. The genome sequences have an extremely low error rate, averaging less than one error per 500,000 base pairs.
This research provides deeper insights into the evolution of great species and offers a better understanding of the genetic relationship among great species and their similarity to humans. The human genome was decoded in 2001, and since then, efforts have been made to decode primate genomes as well.
The new genome data can significantly refine previous analyses and can aid in investigating why some pathogens can more easily jump to other species, including humans. The complete genetic makeup of each great species has been made available through this research, with a total of 215 chromosomes decoded without gaps.
The study was conducted by an international research team, marking a significant advancement from previous studies, which had gaps in the decoded primate genomes. The scientific director of the study that first decoded the genomes of six great species, Svante Pääbo, was instrumental in this groundbreaking research.
The siamang, considered a close relative of great species, was also included in the study. This research not only deepens our understanding of great species but also sheds light on the evolutionary history of our own species. The findings of this research will undoubtedly contribute to future studies in genetics, evolution, and disease research.
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