Entering into the world of ancient DNA research is nontrivial. Because the DNA in most
ancient specimens is degraded to some extent, the potential for contamination of ancient …

Entering into the world of ancient DNA research is nontrivial. Because the DNA in most
ancient specimens is degraded to some extent, the potential is high for contamination of …

Abstract High-Throughput DNA Sequencing (HTS) technologies have changed the way in
which we detect and assess DNA contamination in ancient DNA studies. Researchers use …

Contamination is of utmost concern when working with ancient DNA as it easily leads to
false positive results. The best way to prevent or minimize contamination is to start …

With the introduction of next generation high throughput sequencing in 2005 and the
resulting revolution in genetics, ancient DNA research has rapidly developed from an …

The first successful recovery of ancient DNA, from quagga and human mummies inspired
significant enough interest to open an entire field of research. Efforts from many research …

The challenge of sequencing ancient DNA has led to the development of specialized
laboratory protocols that have focused on reducing contamination and maximizing the …

At the recent 5th International Ancient DNA Conference in Manchester, UK, re-ported by Erik
Stokstad in his News Focus article “Divining diet and disease from DN”(28 Jul., p. 530), one …

Several years have elapsed since the last report of million-year-old DNA, coinciding with
increased standards for experimental procedures in ancient DNA research. Whereas many …

Ancient DNA analyses rely on the extraction of the tiny amounts of DNA remaining in
samples that are hundreds to tens of thousands of years old. Despite the critical role …