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Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains
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Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

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November 30, 2021

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10.3791/63250-v

DOI:
10.3791/63250-v

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06:18 min
November 30, 2021

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1Department of Archaeogenetics,Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, 2School of Human Evolution and Social Change,Arizona State University, 3Department of Archaeogenetics,Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

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The protocol presents a series of best practice protocols for the collection of bone powder from eight recommended anatomical sampling locations (specific locations on a given skeletal element) across five different skeletal elements from medieval individuals (radiocarbon dated to a period of ca. 1040-1400 CE, calibrated 2-sigma range).

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Parker, C. E., Bos, K. I., Haak, W., Krause, J. Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains. J. Vis. Exp. (177), e63250, doi:10.3791/63250 (2021).

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