New DNA Evidence Rewrites Ancient American History
Ancient DNA from an American domesticated horse lends credence to shipwreck folklore. An abandoned Caribbean colony discovered centuries later and a case of mistaken identity…
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Ancient Moa DNA Might Change Our Understanding of Climate Change’s Consequences
Ancient DNA provides a unique look at moa and climate change Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns. These shifts may…
Researchers Complete Genome Sequence of a Denisovan Human Finger Bone
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have completed the genome sequence of a Denisovan human finger bone that was discovered in Denisova…
Researchers Study Metabolic Errors and Their Effect on DNA
Using a highly sensitive mass spectrometry technique, MIT biological engineers have specifically measured the effects of errors in systems for purine production and breakdown. By…