Episode 859
Ancient DNA extracted from cave dirt
Scientists are unearthing Neanderthal genetics thanks to a breakthrough in DNA analysis
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
April 26, 20215m 7s
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Show Notes
When they're trying to piece together our understanding of ancient Humans and Neanderthals, scientists often have to rely on artifacts found in caves. What scientists wish they had more of was ancient DNA, which would allow them to study how the populations of these groups changed and expanded over time. Now that's about to change thanks to Benjamin Vernot at the Max Planck Institute, as he explained to Eva Higginbotham.... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
ancient DNAbenjamin vernotancient dna extractedneanderthal dnaforensic anthropology