Tuesday, September 20, 2005

New Scientist Breaking News - Crystal clumps preserve fossilised DNA

New Scientist Breaking News - Crystal clumps preserve fossilised DNA: "Clumps of mineral crystals in fossil bones preserve DNA better than other parts of the bones, a new study shows. The results promise new hope for research on both ancient humans and extinct animals.

Extraction of DNA from fossil bones promises to be a powerful tool for analysing relationships among vanished populations, tracing their migrations, and finding their closest living relatives. "

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