这是生物学范围最雄心勃勃的项目之1、科学家们想为英国和爱尔兰发现的每一种有机体DNA1测序。
The project called the Darwin Tree of Life is an immense undertaking2. Scientists are collecting the DNA from every species of animal, plants and fungi3 as well as single-celled organisms called protists, found across Britain and Ireland. And their work is covering every kind of habitat from forests and grasslands4 to rock pools and rivers.
达尔文生命之树 项目是一个艰巨的任务。科学家们正从英国和爱尔兰发现的每一种动植物、真菌与被称作 原生生物 的单细胞有机体中采集 DNA。他们在各类栖息地拓展采集工作，从森林、草地到岩池和河流，无所不包。
The genomes are being sequenced at the Wellcome Sanger Institute with the aim of creating the ultimate genetic5 library of life. It will show how different species are connected to each other and offer a deeper insight into their biology. And sequencing 70,000 genomes could also help us. Scientists are on the lookout6 for genetic code that could help to create new antibiotics7 or materials, including replacements8 for plastic.
采得的基因组都在维康桑格研究所进行测序，目的是创建一个终极生命基因库。基因库将展示不同物种之间的联系，并叫人们能更深入地知道它们的生命机理。对七万个基因组进行测序也能为大家人类提供帮助。科学家们正在探寻能够帮助创造新抗生素或塑料替代品等新材料的遗传密码。
