Scientists have discovered RNA secrets that have brought them one step closer to recreating the Tasmanian tiger, which has been extinct for nearly 90 years.
For the first time, researchers were able to extract it RNA from an extinct animalor Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian tiger.
The discovery could pave the way for a deeper understanding of a species that has been extinct for nearly 90 years.
Tasmanian tigers, commonly referred to as Tasmanian tigers, were carnivorous marsupials native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea.
The extinction of this animal was mainly a result of factors such as intensive hunting, diseases and climate change.
The last known Tasmanian tiger died at a zoo in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1936. However, this species was officially declared extinct only in 1982.
Pioneering discovery
Emilio Marmol Sanchez Now he and his team at Stockholm University have been able to extract and analyse RNA A thylacine specimen has been preserved in the Swedish Museum of Natural History for 130 years.
Before that, RNA extraction was “exclusive” to living organisms and some ancient plants. Experts believe that recovering RNA from such ancient species was not possible, due to its more fragile nature compared to DNA.
RNA provides a A more complete view of the organism’s DNA.
The success of this study points to potential opportunities for extracting RNA from other conserved species, which could revolutionize our understanding of extinct species.
Marmol Sanchez explained to new worldThe recreation of this animal is not the main focus of researchers.
What is worth highlighting, as the world sees it, is Valuable clues about the genome Of the Tasmanian tiger the research provides, emphasizing that RNA provides a more comprehensive view of how an organism’s cells function.
