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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. Mitochondria by taskforce · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    If this bear had so many "Mitochondria" then what's the possibility that someone might consider genetically recreating them and training them as Jedi?

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