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Ancient Cave Bear DNA Extracted and Decoded

Posted by Zonk on from the i-still-want-velociraptors dept.

diamond writes "The BBC reports that 'scientists have extracted and decoded the DNA of a cave bear that died 40,000 years ago.' The sequencing technique could also work for Neanderthals. However, 'the idea of obtaining DNA from dinosaurs, depicted in the film Jurassic Park, remains science fiction.' Also reported by Nature Magazine."

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  1. Do NOT clone that cave man!!! by DigiShaman · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If cave men start getting cloned and then raised to be (somewhat) productive members of society, I fear the gene pool of the human race would be set back should he/she deside to have children. Evolution decided those genes are not worthy, why inject obsolete DNA into our race?

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