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The genetic secrets some fossils hold

Authors :
Poinar, Hendrik N.
Source :
Accounts of Chemical Research. August, 2002, Vol. 35 Issue 8, p676, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of DNA analysis in fossil/museum biological samples for the understanding of evolutionary aspects of population history and phylogeny of animals. Chemical analysis indicates that DNA preservation is linked to the temperature and contains compounds from the Maillard reaction.

Details

ISSN :
00014842
Volume :
35
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Accounts of Chemical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.96330821