Our Mission
To understand how complex animal life evolved through changes in DNA and use this knowledge to become better stewards of the planet
The Genome 10K Community of Scientists: Assembling genomic data to understand vertebrate evolution and save dying species
Genome 10K is a project to sequence the genome of at least one individual from each vertebrate genus, approximately 10,000 genomes. It is a key milestone on the way toward the Vertebrate Genomes Project, the project to find and sequence at least one individual from each of the approximately 66,000 vertebrate species.
A mini-documentary about the Vertebrate Genomes Project
Scientists in the Vertebrate Genomes Project aim to sequence all vertebrates. That’s 66,000 species, maybe more. The goal: reference-grade sequence that helps labs around the world better understand these animals, their evolution, their ecosystems.
VGP generates largest number of high-quality genomes of iconic and endangered species
The Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) and collaborators are announcing the second data set of the largest number (101) of chromosomal-level genome assemblies of vertebrates towards completing Phase 1 of the VGP, which includes one representative species per vertebrate order or ~260 species.
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Evolution Fast Track: Otter Genetic History Provides Clues for Future Recovery
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute | Jun. 21, 2019 Unlike whales and dolphins that have lived in the marine world for more than 50 million years, sea otters have only had about 5 million years to develop the suite of adaptations necessary...
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Evolution Fast Track: Otter Genetic History Provides Clues for Future Recovery
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute | Jun. 21, 2019 Unlike whales and dolphins that have lived in the marine world for more than 50 million years, sea otters have only had about 5 million years to develop the suite of adaptations necessary...
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Genome 10K Consortium Annual Meeting
Start Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 2:18pm End Time: Friday, September 14, 2018 - 2:18pm Location: The Rockefeller University The Genome 10K Community of Scientists (G10KCOS), a consortium of leading scientists representing research centers, zoos, museums, and...
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