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Explore how scientists are using advanced techniques like cryopreservation and genome sequencing to preserve tiger genes. Learn about the importance of this work for maintaining genetic diversity and supporting conservation efforts for these endangered big cats.
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tiger Gene
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preservation lab efforts to save a
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species Tigers majestic creatures of the
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wild are facing a critical threat to
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their
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survival but there's Hope on the horizon
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and it comes from an unexpected place
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the
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laboratory how exactly are scientists
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working to preserve tiger genes and why
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is this so crucial for the species
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future preservation of tiger genes is
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vital component in the fight against
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Extinction as tiger populations grindle
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in the wild their genetic diversity
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decreases making them more vulnerable to
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diseases and reducing their ability to
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adapt to environmental
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changes this is where Gene preservation
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in Laboratories comes into play one of
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the primary methods used to preserve
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tiger genes is
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cryopreservation this involves
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collecting genetic material such as
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sperm eggs and embryos from tigers and
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storing them at extremely low
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temperatures typically in liquid
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nitrogen by doing this scientists can
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effectively pause time for these genetic
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samples keeping them viable for decades
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or even
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centuries another technique being
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employed is somatic cell nuclear
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transfer also known as cloning
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in this process the nucleus of a tiger's
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cell is transferred into an egg cell
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that has had its own nucleus
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removed this creates an embryo that is
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genetically identical to the original
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tiger while a controversial this method
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offers a way to potentially recreate
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individuals with valuable genetic
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traits researchers are also focusing on
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genome sequencing and
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Analysis by mapping out the entire
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genetic code of tigers scientists can
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identify important genes related to
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health adaptability and other crucial
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traits this information can guide
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breeding programs and conservation
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efforts helping to maintain genetic
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diversity in captive and wild
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populations one of the challenges in
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preserving tiger genes is obtaining
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samples from a wide range of individuals
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especially those in the
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wild this is crucial to capture the full
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spectrum of genetic diversity within the
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species additionally process of
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preserving and storing genetic material
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is complex and requires specialized
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equipment and
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expertise despite these challenges the
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benefits of Gene preservation are
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significant it provides provides a
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safety net for the species allowing for
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the potential reintroduction of genetic
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diversity if wild populations become too
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inbred it also offers valuable insights
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into tiger biology and evolution which
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can inform conservation
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strategies the preservation of tiger
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genes in Laboratories is not just about
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saving the
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species it's about maintaining the
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delicate balance of our ecosystems
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Tigers play a crucial role as apex
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predators and their loss would have
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far-reaching consequences for their
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habitats as we continue to refine and
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expand these preservation techniques
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we're not just banking genes we're
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banking on the future of these
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magnificent
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creatures the work being done in Labs
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today could be the key to ensuring that
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Tigers continue to roam the wild for
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generations to come oh
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