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Who owns ancient DNA?
Owning ancient DNA is not just a scientific or legal issue. it is all about identity, heritage, and justice. Researchers and institutions often argue that ancient DNA is a scientific resource that belongs to humanity as a whole. Many Indigenous and descendant communities argue that they have a moral and cultural right to control the use
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Paleogenomics
Paleogenomics is a interesting field that combines the study of ancient DNA with genomics. It allows scientists to investigate into the past and learn about the evolution, migrations, and adaptations of extinct species, including our own ancestors. Ancient DNA (aDNA) is DNA extracted from ancient remains like bones, teeth, hair, and mummified tissues. The preservation
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