ANCIENT DNA AS A TOOL TO DECIPHER THE HISTORY
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Vol. 22 (2012), Monograph, pages 11-48
Submitted: Sep 25, 2014
Published: Sep 25, 2012
Abstract
The evolution of biomolecular techniques, as the PCR; has improved the quality of genetic analysis in f ields like forensic science and biomedicine. To these days, it is possible to obtain DNA from extinguished species; called ancient DNA (aDNA). The analysis of aDNA has been really helpful in anthropology and forensic sciences. Some important historical cases have been elucidated through these techniques as the identif ication of remains of Christopher Columbus and the Romanov dynasty. The main aim of this paper is to introduce in detail ancient DNA, its applications and the main advantages and disadvantages of working with this type of DNA.
Keywords:
Ancient DNA (aDNA), Forensic Strategies, DNA Extraction, Pollution, Inhibition
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Saiz, M., Álvarez-Cubero, M. J., Martínez González, L. J., Álvarez, J. C., & Lorente, J. A. (2012). ANCIENT DNA AS A TOOL TO DECIPHER THE HISTORY. Cuadernos De Prehistoria Y Arqueología De La Universidad De Granada, 22, 11–48. https://doi.org/10.30827/cpag.v22i0.2414