Scientists are building a DNA bank  extinct animals back to LIFE
Channel: Александр Юрьевич Чукланов
Date: 2018-05-30

The return of dinosaurs? Scientists are building a DNA bank that could be used to bring extinct animals back to LIFE
The bank will give researchers access to tissues, cells and DNA from endangered species, as well as extinct species
Dinosaurs could one day be brought back to life, thanks to a new bank of animal DNA.
Researchers led by Cardiff University are developing the UK’s first national zoological biobank, called the CryoArks Biobank.
The bank will give researchers access to tissues, cells and DNA from endangered species, as well as extinct species.
Professor Mike Bruford, who is leading the project, said: “CryoArks will expand and link together collections of preserved samples from laboratories, zoos, aquariums and museums from across the UK, providing scientists with an unparalleled opportunity to better manage and share this vast amount of genetic material.
“It will also allow researchers and conservationists to access material they never thought existed - including samples from wild populations and animals that are now extinct.”
The biobank will open in July 2018, although it is unclear which extinct species’ DNA will be stored.
Professor Bruford added: “The CryoArks Biobank marks a huge leap forward in zoological biobanking in the UK.
“With the world facing unprecedented challenges for our wildlife, having access to this data will help us find solutions to protect our planet and its endangered species."