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Genes of ancients
Genes of ancients: aDNA helps reconstruct the genomes of extinct species like Neanderthals and Denisovans. By comparing their DNA with modern humans, scientists can determine how closely related we are and identify genes that make us uniquely human. Tracking genetic changes over time: aDNA reveals how genes have changed and evolved in response to environmental
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aDNA vs Modern
Ancient DNA (aDNA) and modern DNA differ in many aspects due to the degradation processes that aDNA undergoes over time. We can compare on the bases of Integrity, modern DNA, Typically, well-preserved and intact, existing as long, continuous strands. Ancient DNA, Highly fragmented due to chemical and physical degradation (e.g., exposure to oxygen, water, temperature
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