Why scientists and policy experts are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant and fungal species in the US

So much science starts with deciphering a genome, the blueprint for every being on Earth. With such roadmaps in hand, scientists can trace the evolutionary roots of human language, better understand the intelligence of other animals, or even try to bring wooly mammoths back from extinction.

Jun 26, 2025 - 12:30
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So much science starts with deciphering a genome, the blueprint for every being on Earth. With such roadmaps in hand, scientists can trace the evolutionary roots of human language, better understand the intelligence of other animals, or even try to bring wooly mammoths back from extinction.