Ancient DNA: the past for the future

BMC Genomics. 2023 Jun 8;24(1):309. doi: 10.1186/s12864-023-09396-0.

Abstract

The last decade has seen advancements in sequencing technologies and laboratory preparation protocols for ancient DNA (aDNA) that have rapidly been applied in multiple research areas thus enabling large-scale scientific research. Future research could also refine our understanding of the evolution of humans, non-human animals, plants, invertebrate specimens, and microorganisms.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA, Ancient*
  • Laboratories
  • Plants* / genetics
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods

Substances

  • DNA, Ancient