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The Ambitious Quest To Genetically Map All Known Vertebrates

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The Vertebrate Genomes Project: Mapping Evolution

This chapter delves into the Vertebrate Genomes Project, highlighting its goal to sequence the genomes of 70,000 species and the pressing need to collect genetic data for endangered species conservation. It narrates the evolution of the project's focus from brain science to a global initiative aiming to enhance genomic data quality across diverse vertebrate lineages.

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