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- Scientists in Sweden have conducted the first-ever analysis of the RNA of an extinct animal.
- The Tasmanian tiger, which has been extinct since the 1930s, is the subject of their research.
- Marc Friedländer, an associate professor of molecular biology at Stockholm University, participates in a conversation with CBS News regarding the implications of the breakthrough for the field of science.
- This innovative research illuminates the genetic composition of the Tasmanian tiger, offering valuable insights into its biology and evolution.
- Scientists aspire to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the distinctive characteristics of this extinct species and potentially contribute to the conservation efforts of other endangered species by analyzing its RNA.
