Sequencing the genomes of Earth's biodiversity is urgently needed to understand life and preserve species. While genome sequencing has provided insights, less than 1% of estimated species have had their genomes sequenced. Initiatives aim to sequence genomes from 1.5 million eukaryotic species over 10 years to facilitate conservation efforts as human impacts threaten many species with extinction. Genome data can be used to identify new species, understand relationships between organisms, and potentially restore extinct species.

1. Why we should (urgently) sequence
the genomes of our biodiversity ?
Alberto M. R. Dávila
Computational and Systems Biology Lab
Oswaldo Cruz Institute, FIOCRUZ
Centro de Biotecnologia da Amazônia, Manaus, AM
Novembro 2018

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