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US to Create Genomic and Cellular 'BioVault' for Endangered Species
The repository will store cryopreserved samples from more than 2,300 species and give researchers genetic data while the federal government keeps ownership.
- On Thursday, Texas-based Colossal Biosciences announced a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a genetic archive for over 2,300 species protected under the Endangered Species Act.
- Colossal CEO Ben Lamm described the BioVault initiative as a "modern-day Noah's Ark" designed to preserve biological blueprints before species are lost forever.
- The distributed BioVault network will store cryopreserved cells, tissues, and DNA, with all generated genomic data provided at no cost through open-access repositories worldwide.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the initiative "redefines conservation," while Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences, noted the project creates a permanent genetic record to support future restoration efforts.
- Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center for Biological Diversity, argued conservation must prioritize habitat protection, noting this initiative aligns with the administration's industry-friendly approach.
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Reviving Nature: The BioVault Initiative | Science-Environment
Colossal Biosciences and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the creation of BioVault, an archive for living cells and DNA of over 2,300 endangered species. Designed to prevent irreversible species loss, this project aims to preserve genetic material, supporting future conservation and potential species de-extinction efforts.
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