Bringing back the aurochs?

Scientists have analysed the DNA of ancient giant European wild cattle that died out almost 400 years ago.

They have determined the first mitochondrial genome sequence from aurochs (Bos primigenius) from bone found in a cave in England. . .

Dr Edwards said a project was now under way to sequence and assemble a complete aurochs nuclear genome by the end of the year. . .

The species became extinct when a female animal died in a forest in Poland in 1627.

From the BBC. Wikipedia entry on aurochs here, with more on attempts to bring back the aurochs here.

Posted by David on February 17, 2010 10:46 AM