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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. What A Shame! by colonslashslash · · Score: 2, Funny
    However, 'the idea of obtaining DNA from dinosaurs, depicted in the film Jurassic Park, remains science fiction.'

    Yes, what a shame. Unfortunately because of limitations with current technology and scientific knowledge, we won't be able to reproduce a race of ancient evil uber bears bent on destroying humans and swiping pic-a-nic baskets.

    Cue the "I welcome our new Ancient Bear Overlords" comments.....

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    1. Re:What A Shame! by Rei · · Score: 3, Funny

      These puns are getting so bad that I can hardly bear them anymore.

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    2. Re:What A Shame! by Rei · · Score: 3, Funny

      Expression of the code depends too much on proteins that go with the cell

      So, what you're saying is... they didn't quite extract the bear necessities?

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    3. Re:What A Shame! by fimbulvetr · · Score: 3, Funny

      We're bearly even scratching the surface!

  2. Should save the NFL a lot of money.... by vrimj · · Score: 2, Funny

    on trying to genetically engineer the perfect linebacker

  3. How long... by Embedded+Geek · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...until this becomes another SciFi monster movie of the week?

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  4. *evil villianous laugh* by Kesh · · Score: 2, Funny
    "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.

    Now, we just need to combine the two! Neanderthal bears!

    ... what?

  5. unless they're all thumbs... by moviepig.com · · Score: 3, Funny
    ...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.

    Why would Neanderthals want to build a cave bear?

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  6. Not possible by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Don't we all know by now that this is impossible?

    The Earth is around 5000 years old.These guys are the devil's pawns and work only to Deceive you!

    Cave bears are tricks of the Devil to "test your faith"!

  7. that's no so great by promantek · · Score: 2, Funny

    pauly shore discovered a frozen caveman back about 13 years ago and even dethawed him and brought him back to life! These guys only found cave bear DNA...lame.

    Encino Man

    Summary:
    Stoney and Dave find a caveman (Link) trapped in ice, thaw him out, and show him around town. Although Link is slow to catch on to basic concepts of 20th century life, he has no trouble impressing all the girls and helping Stoney and Dave find the coolness they've been searching for.

  8. Re:Ancient Cave Beer? by bfischer · · Score: 2, Funny

    and to think I read it as Ancient Care Bear DNA... sad.