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"Saving the DNA and the viable cells of the world's endangered animals"

Trustee Bryan Clarke wins darwin Medal 2010 - 1st September 2010

Professor Bryan Clarke has won the 2010 Darwin Medal awarded from Royal Society for his outstanding contribution to understanding the genetic basis of evolution.

Link to the Darwin Medal page.

Frozen Ark Newsletter - 1st September 2010

- Frozen Ark Newsletter Summer 2010 now available here.

DNA scientist fishing for the Frozen Ark - 29th July 2010

A recent CNN report on how oceans have become depleted by overfishing, featuring the work of Frozen Ark Advisory Group member Professor David Rawson of consortium members LIRANS at the University of Bedfordshsire, UK. Professor Rawson describes how he is cryopreserving the genetic material of endangered marine life for the Frozen Ark project.

Link to the CNN video.

Barcoding the ocean's marine life - 29th July 2010

A recent CNN report showed how cataloging the life in our oceans is very important. A group of scientists from different parts of the world set about cataloging the different species and their DNA, which is the barcode of life.

Link to the CNN video.

The Frozen Ark Newsletter

The Frozen Ark has periodic newsletters detailing the latest news. If you would like to be added to the Frozen Ark mailing list, please email Frozen.Ark@nottingham.ac.uk.

- Frozen Ark Newsletter Spring 2010 is now available here.

- Frozen Ark Newsletter December 2009 available here.

- Frozen Ark Newsletter August 2009 available here.

Justin Warhurst ran the Bisham Half Marathon

Justin Warhurst ran the Bisham Half Marathon on the 21st of March 2010 in aid of the Frozen Ark. To further donate, please go to Justin's JustGiving Page. Justin aimed to raise £1000, and successfully raised a total of £1040 towards the Frozen Ark project.

James Lyons ran the Barcelona Full Marathon


James Lyons ran the Barcelona full marathon and raised money on the 7th of March 2010. James aimed to raise a target of £2000, and successfully raised £1636.20, which provided much needed funds for the Frozen Ark. If you wish to further donate towards this marathon, please go to James's JustGiving Page.


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