Progress Report

Summary [Linda]
● InGen is leading the scientific community by conducting cutting edge research and
attempting to produce dinosaur clones by DNA extraction. The founders of InGen have
gathered a group of researchers and scientists to lead the DNA extraction from fossilized
amber. The intention of cloning dinosaurs is to provide a theme park experience, attract
tourists, and use the results from this research to understand DNA extraction better.
● Stage 1 (Extraction) has been completed and researchers have obtained substantial DNA
to continue. This was completed by spending three months in the field in search for intact
amber samples dated from 10 million years ago. Stage 2 (Sequencing) is in progress,
which involves measuring the slow decay rate to ensure the amount of preserved DNA
sequences to construct a genome. Constructing the genome is essential in cloning the
dinosaurs and it is the foundation to the research.

Work Completed
○ Period 1 [Alex]
■ Stage 1 (Extraction) was the first step to complete for the scientist to be
able to move on to the other stages. Stage 1 is a critical part for completion
because it allows the group of scientist to being their research of the
cloning of dinosaurs. The team of scientists went in the field for three
months to find and extract amber from 10 million years ago.The team of
scientist have found multiple samples that are usable because the amber
was protected in large amounts of DNA inside of insects. With this stage
complete the team of scientist can move on to stage 2 (Sequencing) which
is in progress. This stage is also critical because the each sample of amber
has to be measured at a slow rate of decay to ensure enough of the
preserved DNA sequences to construct a genome. Without this stage being
completed in a timely manner, the DNA could be unusable and the whole
stage 1 has to be completed again. John Hammond, the CEO of InGen,
has purchased the island of Isla Nublar, Site A of Jurassic Park, which is
22 square miles off the coast of Costa Rica. This allows the scientists the
have completed stage 1, go to the research lab at Site A to being Stage 2 of
the process in cloning dinosaurs.
■ Oscorp Investment and 17 million from John Hammond, CEO of InGen,
will allow the stages of this process to be funded and allow the research of
cloning of dinosaurs to continue at a growing rate.
○ Period 2 [Luis]
■ Within our Assembly process we have been able to focus on six of our
best assembled genomes, allowing us to to assemble a putative karyotype
 of the dinosaur ancestor for each chromosome, reconstructing
evolutionary events that led to each species’ genome organization, InGen
has determined that by using amphibian and avian genomes we have had
better results in completing a nearly perfect genome of of dinosaur
species. Results suggest that mechanisms exist to preserve an overall
avian/amphibian karyotype/genomic structure, including the
microchromosomes with widespread interchromosomal changes occurring
rarely. Of the species analyzed and used for this process we have found
that ostriches, chickens, frogs, and salamanders have undergone the
fewest changes making them ideal hosts for the reconstruction of our
dinosaurs. The blueprints of the animals are easily transferable and
reconstructable if we continue to use these species as hosts.
■ When our current dinosaurs were hatched we underwent a few week
process of evaluating the eggs in our incubators, examining them daily in
order to detect, possible defects, or issues with the now forming embryos.
We have found that like amphibians and current reptile species the sex of
the animals depends on the incubation temperature, in order to maintain a
strictly female population we have lowered our incubation temperatures in
order to prevent any possible mating when put into the permanent exhibits.
After the hatching has occurred scientists and our trained veterinarians
then work together to ensure that the animals are defect free and work
together to nurse the animals until their release at their permanent
enclosure, a process which takes three months. Scientists will continue to
monitor measured data of the animal until the end of its life.
■ Our purchase of Isla Sorna an island found 207 miles west of Costa Rica
will be vital investment, our cloning compound is currently being built on
the island and will be named Site B. The clones dinosaurs will be hatched
and nursed for the three month period here and then transported to Jurassic
World on Isla Nublar, an 87 mile trek from Isla Sorna.
■ Dharma initiatives investment and Hartfords investment of 15 million U.S.
dollars will provide InGen with enough funding to expand our research in
the assembly process of our dinosaurs, and further expand potentially
better fits for hosts the assembly department will be granted $3 million in
order to find at the least two new hosts one being a bird species and one
amphibian, creating even closer genetically correct species of our
dinosaurs. The hatchery will be given $2 million in order to construct
larger incubators and hire more scientists who will evaluate our baby
dinosaurs. The remaining $10 million will be used in order to expand and
weather proof our cloning compound in Isla Sorna, this will provide the
staff here with protection from hurricanes and any oceanic related weather
 that could otherwise prove as a major blow to our research and expansion
of our company.

Work Remaining [Jahmina]

○ Period 3
■ When the remainder of the eggs are hatched, we will move on to the
nursery stage. A team of scientists will conduct multiple tests once the
hatching stage is complete to ensure that the creatures are defect-free and
the vitals are good. This includes making sure the creatures are not hostile
or deformed. From there the team of scientists allow the veterinarians to
take over and assist in nurturing the creatures. This will continue until they
have reached full growth. Once this is accomplished, the creatures will be
released into the enclosure after 3 months. The creatures will be
continuously monitored throughout their growth. With the help of our
current investors, Oscorp and the DHARMA initiative.

Conclusion [Jahmina]
● Evaluation of work in this period: The goal of this project is to bring back to life what
once roamed the face of this earth. Evolution has been an one-way street and this research
can bring the past to the future. By extracting DNA from amber, sequencing it into a
genome, ensuring the organic matter assembles and grows, dinosaurs can be a main
attraction and generate massive interest and income for the company. The transition into
the hatchery stage will allow us to see affirm both our scientists and our investors that
this cause is justified. Once this is verified, we will begin the cloning process to produce
multiple dinosaurs until we have at least 150 different dinosaurs.
● Conclusions and recommendations: In the future, we will need to obtain more investor.
The sole investor of our research is currently the founder of InGen, John Hammond. He
contributes 37% of our budget. Oscorp has contributed 3% and the DHARMA initiative
has contributed 4%. Just last month, billionaire archaeologist, Andrew Hartford, invested
15 million in our research.We are currently in the in the process of closing an investment
deal with Anton Mercer Industries in Reefside, California. Mercer Industries is known for
its restoration and exploration of dinosaur fossils. Mercer Industries is offering 10
million dollars for the completion of this project.