Institution: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Cattle

Bos taurus, commonly known as cattle or cows, has been domesticated for thousands of years. Its genome sequencing contributes to improving livestock breeding and understanding of animal genetics. 10.1186/gb-2009-10-4-r42 (Apr 24, 2009)

Thale cress

Arabidopsis thaliana, the thale cress, is a model organism in plant biology research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding plant genetics, development, and responses to environmental stimuli. 10.1038/35048692 (Dec 14, 2000)

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos, the mallard duck, is a widely distributed waterfowl species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding waterfowl biology, evolution, and conservation efforts. http://10.1038/ng.2657 (Jun 9, 2013)

Pineapple

Ananas comosus, the pineapple, is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding pineapple genetics, evolution, and traits related to fruit quality. http://10.1038/ng.3435 (Nov 2, 2015)

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus, the cheetah, is the fastest terrestrial mammal, capable of reaching speeds up to 105 km/h. Its genome reveals adaptations for sprinting and challenges in genetic diversity. 10.1186/s13059-015-0837-4 (Dec 10, 2015)

Veganism

Choose a Species card in game with the genomic interest area Livestock and discard it along with Veganism.

Vaccine

 Choose a Species card in game with the genomic interest area Pathogen and discard it along with Vaccine.

Technological advancement

Play Technological advancement on the table facing you until it is discarded. Progress to the next sequencing technology regardless of the number of Species cards of the current sequencing generation in game facing you. For example, if you have 2 first-generation Species cards and you play Technological advancement, you may play second-generation Species cards. If you have 4 first-generation Species cards,you would be at…

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Servers down

Place Servers down beneath a Species card until it is discarded. The Species card on top of Servers down cannot move regardless of its move ability. Playing Research beneath the Species card will not give it the ability to jump until Servers down is discarded.

Scientific collaboration

Choose a Species card from your hand. Your opponent shuffles all the Species cards in their hand without revealing them. Then, you choose a card from them at random. Put that card into your hand and give the one that you selected from your hand at the beginning to your opponent.