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Post by jonsdigs on Oct 1, 2006 1:33:31 GMT -5
Scientists test bones for Neanderthal DNARobin McKie Sunday October 1, 2006 The Observer Scientists are to attempt to extract DNA from bones thought to belong to a 35,000-year-old Neanderthal. The jaw fragment, from Kent's Cavern, Devon, was originally thought to be human, but experts now think it came from a Neanderthal, a predecessor of Homo sapiens. 'Neanderthal DNA would show up clearly in tests,' said Chris Stringer, director of the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain (AHOB) project. 'However, we need a bit of luck as the DNA may not have survived.' The study will form part of the second phase of the AHOB project, following a £1m grant from the Leverhulme Trust. Article
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Post by Azurerana on Oct 1, 2006 11:16:07 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be more important to determine if the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain was by the Irish or the French than the Neanderthals? I thought it was the Hapsburgs who brought Germany to Britian for the first time. (see below)
(Disclaimer--that's a JOKE, son!)
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