Scientists sequence Asiatic lion’s Genome for the first time

For the first time, the entire genome of Asiatic lion, an endangered species, has been sequenced by scientists from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.

Key facts

  • The first hand information would help us to better understand the evolution of Asiatic lions and also make possible comparative analysis with other big cats.
  • With the complete genome of royal Bengal tiger, African Cheetah and Jaguar available, comparative studies of all these big cats would be possible.
  • Comparative genomics between African and Asiatic lions could be undertaken once the complete genome of the African lion is sequenced.
  • The population of the endangered Asiatic lion ....

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