For hundreds of thousands of years, a secluded cave in Siberia was a refuge for our ancient ancestors. Carved into the foothills of the Altai Mountains, Denisova Cave holds a treasure trove of tools ...

Genetic anthropologist Jennifer Raff walks through the delicate and precise art of obtaining DNA samples from centuries-old human remains. The following is an excerpt from Origin: A Genetic History of ...

In a recent study published in the Nature Journal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which was used ...

DNA that seeped into an elk tooth pendant about 25,000 years ago has yielded clues about the ancient woman who wore it. The tooth, worn as a necklace bead, probably absorbed DNA from the person’s ...

A new technique provides a nondestructive way to study the lives of Stone Age people When applied to other finds, the technique could help clarify whether males and females alike made and used ...

Extracting DNA from a 40-year-old dog tooth is a walk in the park for Lakehead University’s Paleo-DNA Laboratory and canine genetics testing company DNA My Dog. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, April 2, 2024 / ...

Most procedures for extracting DNA from general substrates involve manipulations that reduce yields and expose the sample to potential contamination. Additionally, most methods also require ...