【中国新闻网】中国启动国家级猕猴遗传资源库建设

Group 1 - The Macaca Biobank initiated by the Kunming Institute of Zoology aims to address the current "monkey shortage" issue and provide an indispensable platform for new drug development through systematic exploration of macaque resources [1][2] - The project will enhance the reliability and reproducibility of Chinese research data, allowing researchers to accurately select experimental animals with specific genetic traits, thus facilitating China's transition from a "macaque resource powerhouse" to a "biomedical stronghold" [2] - The biobank will create comprehensive "lifetime profiles" for each macaque, including whole genome sequences, medical imaging, physiological and biochemical indicators, and behavioral data, forming a dynamic biological big data center [1] Group 2 - The project team is continuously expanding the sample size and phenotypic indicators, with plans to further improve this national strategic resource bank [3]