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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. Re:What A Shame! by KiloByte · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Too bad, there is a long way from having the DNA to recreating the species. Expression of the code depends too much on proteins that go with the cell.

    It's like having the source code for Win2k, gcc (instead of MSVC and what not) and no build tools. With enough effort, you can compile it, but it's a long, arduous task, and you're unlikely to get the same end result.

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