The author indicates that the success in sequencing Lonesome George’s DNA is primarily attributed to advancements in DNA sequencing technology that were facilitated by the Human Genome Project. This development made it easier and more efficient to sequence the tortoise's DNA compared to earlier methods that were slow and expensive.
What reason does the author give for researchers’ success sequencing Lonesome George’s DNA
Sequencing a genome involves figuring out the order of every DNA base in an organism’s cells
When Adalgisa ‘Gisella’ Caccone began trying to assemble the complete set of Lonesome George’s genes in 2010, the technology was slow and expensive
The Human Genome Project provided advancements in DNA sequencing technology. This made it easier to sequence the tortoise’s DNA
Victor Quesada compared what researchers know about tortoise aging to human aging to study the genes that control the process
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