Researchers Extract RNA from Preserved Specimen of Tasmanian Tiger
The Tasmanian tiger, a now-extinct carnivorous marsupial, has yielded an extraordinary scientific discovery as researchers recently recovered RNA from a preserved specimen dating back to 1891, shedding light on the biology and genetic makeup of this long-lost species.
Key Points
- Scientists extracted RNA from the preserved skin and muscle of a Tasmanian tiger specimen, a first for genetic research on an extinct species.
- While DNA has been retrieved from ancient organisms before, this marks the first time that RNA, a less stable genetic material, has been successfully recovered from an extinct species.
DNA vs. RNA
- DNA and RNA are fundamental molecules ....
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