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Recovery of DNA from archaeological insect remains: first results,problems and potential |
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| Authors: | Gary A King M Thomas P Gilbert Eske Willerslev Matthew J Collins Harry Kenward |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Archaeology, University of York, The Kings Manor, York YO1 7EP, UK;2. Biological Institute, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark;3. BioArch, Department of Biology, University of York, UK;4. BioArch, Department of Archaeology, University of York, UK |
| Abstract: | We report the recovery of short fragments of PCR amplifiable ancient DNA from exoskeletal fragments of the grain weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.) extracted from Roman and medieval deposits in Northern England. If DNA preservation in archaeological insect remains is widespread then many applications in the spheres of evolutionary studies and archaeology can be conceived, some of which are outlined. |
| Keywords: | Ancient DNA Thermal age Beetles Roman Medieval Sitophilus granarius |
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