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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Setting the stage - Building and working in an ancient DNA laboratory
Annals of Anatomy, Volume 194, No. 1, Year 2012
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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 interesting but marginal field within evolutionary biology into one that can contribute significantly to our understanding of evolution in general and the development of our own species in particular. While the amount of sequence data available from ancient human, other animal and plant remains has increased dramatically over the past five years, some key limitations of ancient DNA research remain. Most notably, reduction of contamination and the authentication of results are of utmost importance. A number of studies have addressed different aspects of sampling, DNA extraction and DNA manipulation in order to establish protocols that most efficiently generate reproducible and authentic results. As increasing numbers of researchers from different backgrounds become interested in using ancient DNA technology to address key questions, the need for practical guidelines on how to construct and use an ancient DNA facility arises. The aim of this article is therefore to provide practical tips for building a state-of-the-art ancient DNA facility. It is intended to help researchers new to the field of ancient DNA research generally, and those considering the application of next generation sequencing, in their planning process. © 2011 Elsevier GmbH.
Authors & Co-Authors
Knapp, Michael
New Zealand, Dunedin
University of Otago
Clarke, Andrew C.
New Zealand, Dunedin
University of Otago
Horsburgh, K. Ann
New Zealand, Dunedin
University of Otago
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand
Matisoo-Smith, Elizabeth A.
New Zealand, Dunedin
University of Otago
Statistics
Citations: 172
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.aanat.2011.03.008
ISSN:
09409602
e-ISSN:
16180402
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Health System And Policy