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ancient DNA

Scientists build first 3D genome of extinct animal using freeze-dried woolly mammoth

Sci-Tech

Scientists build first 3D genome of extinct animal using freeze-dried woolly mammoth

By Elsabé Brits

From coelacanths to crinoids: these 9 ‘living fossils’ haven’t changed in millions of years

Magazine

From coelacanths to crinoids: these 9 ‘living fossils’ haven’t changed in millions of years

By Alice Clement

Secrets in the genes – how ancient DNA sheds light on social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago

Africa

Secrets in the genes – how ancient DNA sheds light on social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago

By Elizabeth Sawchuk, Jessica Thompson and Mary Prendergast