Persistence and decay of the intestinal microbiota's DNA in glacier mummies from the Alps

The study of the DNA of ancient microorganisms in human remains represents one of the newest and most promising branches of molecular archaeoanthropology. Despite the growing number of papers addressing this subject, however, the analysis of ancient bacterial DNA is still a contentious issue. The in...

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Published in:	Journal of archaeological science Vol. 34; no. 8; pp. 1294 - 1305
Main Authors:	Rollo, Franco, Luciani, Stefania, Marota, Isolina, Olivieri, Cristina, Ermini, Luca
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2007 Elsevier Science
Subjects:	Ancient DNA Authentication criteria DNA decay Human paleontology Intestinal microbiota Mankind origin and evolution Methodology and general studies Natural mummies Prehistory and protohistory Alps Italy France Europe Ancient DNA Authentication criteria DNA decay Natural mummies Intestinal microbiota Composition Mummy Preservation DNA Sample Model Man
ISSN:	0305-4403, 1095-9238
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