2024-01-17 ロードアイランド大学(URI)
◆新技術により、深海動物との遭遇後、動物の詳細な測定と動きのキャプチャ、完全なゲノムの取得、生理状態を示す遺伝子リストの生成が可能となり、これにより「サイバータイプ」が作成される。
＜関連情報＞
- https://www.uri.edu/news/2024/01/uri-professor-leads-effort-demonstrating-success-of-new-technology-in-conducting-deep-sea-research-on-fragile-organisms/
- https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adj4960
海洋生物の発見と記述のためのその場デジタル合成戦略 An in situ digital synthesis strategy for the discovery and description of ocean life
John A. Burns,Kaitlyn P. Becker,David Casagrande,Joost Daniels,Paul Roberts,Eric Orenstein,Daniel M. Vogt,Zhi Ern Teoh,Ryan Wood,Alexander H. Yin,Baptiste Genot,David F. Gruber,Kakani Katija,Robert J. Wood,Brennan T. Phillips
Science Advances Published:17 Jan 2024
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adj4960
Abstract
Revolutionary advancements in underwater imaging, robotics, and genomic sequencing have reshaped marine exploration. We present and demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that uses emerging quantitative imaging technologies, an innovative robotic encapsulation system with in situ RNA preservation and next-generation genomic sequencing to gain comprehensive biological, biophysical, and genomic data from deep-sea organisms. The synthesis of these data provides rich morphological and genetic information for species description, surpassing traditional passive observation methods and preserved specimens, particularly for gelatinous zooplankton. Our approach enhances our ability to study delicate mid-water animals, improving research in the world’s oceans.
