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Adventures within the genetic time machine
An ancient-DNA revolution is popping the high-speed gear used to check the DNA of dwelling issues on to specimens from the previous.
The expertise is getting used to create genetic maps of saber-toothed cats, cave bears, and 1000’s of historical people, together with Vikings, Polynesian navigators, and quite a few Neanderthals. The overall variety of historical people studied is greater than 10,000 and rising quick.
The previous genes have already revealed outstanding tales of human migrations across the globe.
However researchers are hoping historical DNA can be greater than a telescope on the previous—they hope it’ll have concrete sensible use within the current. Learn the complete story.
—Antonio Regalado
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