Researchers analyzed ancient RNA from the extinct creatures. Could this be a “steppingstone” in the quest to bring them back?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First discovered in 2010, the ‘Red Lady of El Mirón’ is an ochre-coated skeleton that provides a glimpse ...

The last two decades have seen a revolution in scientists' ability to reconstruct the past. This has been made possible ...

Traces of ancient DNA contained in old bones have spilled fascinating secrets about the past. But extracting genetic material involves a certain amount of damage to the object in question, and many ...

Recent breakthroughs in the study of ancient DNA are providing unprecedented insights into the ecosystems and human history ...

Scientists reconstructed the mitochondrial genome of a European Woolly Rhinoceros for the first time. Extracting DNA from fossilized hyena feces was critical to the process. Using the DNA, the team ...

Plasmid DNA can be used across an extensive range of applications. Therefore, ensuring the supply is purified in the right way is crucial for every given situation. Analytik Jena‘s CyBio FeliX Liquid ...

Sediment DNA also traces life outside the cave. Predators dragged prey into sheltered chambers, humans left waste behind. By ...

Researchers have used DNA from strands of hair to identify a teenage victim of the Hiroshima atomic bombing nearly 80 years ...