Scientists have discovered a valuable resource in the fight against extinction—the animal feces. Researchers from the University of Oxford, Chester Zoo, and Revive & Restore are collaborating on what they’ve dubbed the “poo zoo”—a revolutionary approach to preserve genetic diversity without disturbing the animals.  The concept behind this innovative conservation method is surprisingly straightforward. Fresh animal droppings contain living intestinal cells shed from the animal’s gut lining. These cells carry valuable genetic material that could help boost diversity within endangered populations. “It’s very, very early stages,” said Prof Suzannah Williams of Oxford University, who is leading the team. “But so … Continue reading Scientists Extract Living Cells from Animal Feces to Save Endangered Species