The opossum became the first marsupial animal to have its DNA decoded on Wednesday. Research is being conducted on these animals because they get melanoma skin cancer just as much as people do. Also, these furry animals' newborns can regenerate a severed spinal cord. Scientists hope that studying the animals' genome can help the cause of finding a cure for treating human cancer. By studying these creatures, scientists are provided with an understanding of how mammalian genomes have evolved over millions of years and is providing insight as to what the origins of the human genome is. Scientists hope that after all tests and experiments are complete, they will have a better understanding of the human genome and a better lead on cures for cancer.
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