Ancient DNA analysis reveals temporal and geographical patterns of mitochondrial diversity in pre‐Hispanic populations from Central Argentina
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DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23733
Abstract: The study of the ancient populations of Central Argentina has a crucial importance for our understanding of the evolutionary processes in the Southern Cone of South America, given its geographic position as a crossroads. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: ancient dna; geographical patterns; dna analysis; temporal geographical ... See more keywords
The Role of Ancient DNA Research in Archaeology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11245-019-09665-2
Abstract: In this paper I briefly introduce work on ancient-DNA (aDNA) and give some examples of the impact this work has had on responses to questions in archaeology. Next, I spell out David Reich’s reasons for… read more here.
Keywords: archaeology; ancient dna; adna research; research ... See more keywords
Human ancient DNA analyses reveal the high burden of tuberculosis in Europeans over the last 2,000 years
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2021.02.009
Abstract: Summary Tuberculosis (TB), usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, is the first cause of death from an infectious disease at the worldwide scale, yet the mode and tempo of TB pressure on humans remain unknown.… read more here.
Keywords: last 000; dna analyses; ancient dna; 000 years ... See more keywords
Cost-effective straightforward method for captured whole mitogenome sequencing of ancient DNA.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110638
Abstract: Working with mitochondrial DNA from highly degraded samples is challenging. We present a whole mitogenome Illumina-based sequencing method suitable for highly degraded samples. The method makes use of double-stranded library preparation with hybridization-based target enrichment.… read more here.
Keywords: dna; ancient dna; method; whole mitogenome ... See more keywords
Ancient DNA diffuses from human bones to cave stones
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103397
Abstract: Summary Recent studies have demonstrated the potential to recover ancient human mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA from cave sediments. However, the source of such sedimentary ancient DNA is still under discussion. Here we report the… read more here.
Keywords: dna; ancient dna; bones cave; dna diffuses ... See more keywords
Ritual complexity in a past community revealed by ancient DNA analysis of pre-colonial terracotta items from Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2017.01.005
Abstract: Abstract The pre-colonial 6th–14th century terracotta forms of Koma Land, Northern Ghana, contain cavities which may have been intended to hold liquids. These have been linked to traditional African libation, but the specific nature of… read more here.
Keywords: dna; pre colonial; ancient dna; northern ghana ... See more keywords
Ancient DNA reveals evidence of abundant aurochs (Bos primigenius) in Neolithic Northeast China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2018.08.003
Abstract: Abstract Ancient DNA analysis of 24 archaeological bovid remains recovered from large Neolithic (6300 BP to 5000 calBP) pit and ditch features at Houtaomuga, Northeast China, identified 23 of these samples as aurochs (Bos primigenius).… read more here.
Keywords: aurochs bos; ancient dna; northeast china; dna ... See more keywords
Human use of small forage fish: Improved ancient DNA species identification techniques reveal long term record of sustainable mass harvesting of smelt fishery in the northeast Pacific Rim
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2018.09.014
Abstract: Abstract The bulk storage and mass capture of small forage fish has played a primary role in the cultural traditions and subsistence practices of many ancient and modern indigenous communities throughout the world. Archaeologists are… read more here.
Keywords: species identification; forage fish; ancient dna; mass ... See more keywords
Ancient DNA offers clues to remote Pacific islands’ population puzzle
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-018-02620-y
Abstract: Genomic studies provide details about the complex peopling of Vanuatu — one of the last places on Earth reached by humans. Genomic studies provide details about the complex peopling of Vanuatu — one of the… read more here.
Keywords: offers clues; dna offers; ancient dna; remote pacific ... See more keywords
On the use and abuse of ancient DNA
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-018-03857-3
Abstract: Researchers in several disciplines need to tread carefully over shared landscapes of the past. Researchers in several disciplines need to tread carefully over shared landscapes of the past. read more here.
Keywords: use abuse; abuse ancient; ancient dna;
Ancient DNA reveals the roots of the Biblical Philistines
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-019-02081-x
Abstract: Bones found in the Philistine city of Ashkelon and dating to the twelfth century bc hint at European heritage. Bones found in the Philistine city of Ashkelon and dating to the twelfth century bc hint… read more here.
Keywords: reveals roots; dna reveals; biblical philistines; ancient dna ... See more keywords