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Nature 444, 275-276 (16 November 2006) | doi:10.1038/444275a; Published online 15 November 2006
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Evolutionary biology: Ancient genomics is born
David M. Lambert1 & Craig D. Millar2
Abstract
The reality of a complete Neanderthal genome draws near, as two papers report the sequencing of large amounts of Neanderthal DNA. The results will help to answer some central questions on human evolution.
The study of ancient DNA fascinates everybody. But it has a chequered history, with several high-profile failures — such as false reports of the amplification of DNA sequences from dinosaurs1 — taking the sheen off undoubted success stories.
- David M. Lambert is at the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Private Bag 102 904 NSMC, Auckland, New Zealand.
Email: d.m.lambert@massey.ac.nz - Craig D. Millar is at the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, and the School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 920109, Auckland, New Zealand.
Email: cd.millar@auckland.ac.nz
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