ASIATIC LION

May 12, 2019

For the first time, the entire genome of Asiatic lion has been sequenced by scientists from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.

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The genome sequencing would enable scientists in better understanding the evolution of Asiatic lions, to develop specific markers to study population genetics (the differences at the gene level within a population) and get newer insights into its population status and subsequent management.
With the complete genome of royal Bengal tiger, African Cheetah and Jaguar available, comparative studies of all these big cats would be possible.
Only partial genomic information of the African lion was available now. Comparative genomics between African and Asiatic lions could be undertaken once the complete genome of the African lion is sequenced.

Source : The Hindu