JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mammoth DNA preserved in 3-D.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 3. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Saey, Tina Hesman 3 of 3

Abstract

Researchers have discovered that the DNA of woolly mammoths can be preserved in a glass-like state, allowing for the preservation of the three-dimensional structure of their chromosomes. This breakthrough has provided scientists with valuable insights into the genetic makeup of these extinct animals, including the ability to identify genes that were turned on and off before the mammoths died. The technique used, called Hi-C, was adapted to work on degraded samples of ancient DNA, and the researchers were able to count the number of chromosomes in a mammoth for the first time. This research opens up new possibilities for studying ancient DNA and understanding how extinct animals functioned. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/08, Vol. 206, Issue 3, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:178896214
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