THE QUEST TO SEQUENCE THE GENOMES OF EVERYTHING

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The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) aims to obtain a genome sequence for every named species of eukaryotic organism on the planet by 2035. Its success will depend on researchers' ability to scale several biotech technologies. Specialists on the front lines of the genomic revolution in biology are confident that such scaling will be possible. Having a genome sequence for every eukaryotic creature will give researchers insights into how evolution proceeded for a myriad of life forms. It could lead to the discovery and development of many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value.