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Ancient DNA

Recovery and Analysis of Genetic Material from Paleontological, Archaeological, Museum, Medical, and Forensic Specimens

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  • © 1994

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Editors:
  1. Bernd Herrmann

    1. Institut für Anthropologie, Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany

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  2. Susanne Hummel

    1. Institut für Anthropologie, Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Bernd Herrmann, Susanne Hummel
      Pages 1-12

  3. Access to Kinship and Evolution

    1. Front Matter

      Pages N1-N1
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    2. DNA Fingerprinting

      1. Simple Repeat Loci as Tools for Genetic Identification
        • Jörg T. Epplen
        Pages 13-30

    3. Evolutionary Analysis

      1. Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Populations Revealed by Mitochondrial DNA
        • Francis X. Villablanca
        Pages 31-58

  4. Sample Preparation and Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages N2-N2
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    2. General Aspects of Sample Preparation

      • Susanne Hummel, Bernd Herrmann
      Pages 59-68

    3. Fixed and Embedded Samples

      1. Screening for Pathogenic DNA Sequences in Clinically Collected Human Tissues
        • Wayne W. Grody
        Pages 69-91
      2. DNA from Amber Inclusions
        • George O. Poinar Jr., Hendrik N. Poinar, Raul J. Cano
        Pages 92-103

    4. Wet Samples

      1. DNA Analysis of the Windover Population
        • William W. Hauswirth, Cynthia D. Dickel, David A. Lawlor
        Pages 104-121

    5. Frozen Samples

      1. DNA from Arctic Human Burials
        • Henrik Nielsen, Jan Engberg, Ingolf Thuesen
        Pages 122-140

    6. Dried Samples: Body Fluids

      1. DNA Typing of Biological Evidence Material
        • George F. Sensabaugh
        Pages 141-148

    7. Dried Samples: Soft Tissues

      1. DNA from Museum Specimens
        • Alan Cooper
        Pages 149-165
      2. DNA from Herbarium Specimens
        • John W. Taylor, Eric C. Swann
        Pages 166-181
      3. High-Fidelity Amplification of Ribosomal Gene Sequences from South American Mummies
        • Peter K. Rogan, Joseph J. Salvo
        Pages 182-194

    8. Dried Samples: Hard Tissues

      1. Mitochondrial DNA from Ancient Bones
        • Erika Hagelberg
        Pages 195-204
      2. Y-Chromosomal DNA from Ancient Bones
        • Susanne Hummel, Bernd Herrmann
        Pages 205-210
      3. Genomic DNA from Museum Bird Feathers
        • Hans Ellegren
        Pages 211-217
      4. DNA and RNA from Ancient Plant Seeds
        • Franco Rollo, Franco Maria Venanzi, Augusto Amici
        Pages 218-236

    9. Fossil Samples

      1. DNA from Plant Compression Fossils
        • Edward M. Golenberg
        Pages 237-256
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About this book

Ancient DNA refers to DNA which can be recovered and analyzed from clinical, museum, archaeological and paleontological specimens. Ancient DNA ranges in age from less than 100 years to tens of millions of years. The study of ancient DNA is a young field, but it has been revolutionized by the application of polymerase chain reaction technology, and interest is growing very rapidly. Fields as diverse as evolution, anthropology, medicine, agriculture, and even law enforcement have quickly found applications in the recovery of ancient DNA. This book contains contributions from many of the "first generation" researchers who pioneered the development and application of ancient DNA methods. Their chapters present the protocols and precautions which have resulted in the remarkable results obtained in recent years. The range of subjects reflects the wide diversity of applications that are emerging in research on ancient DNA, including the study of DNA to analyze kinship, recovery of DNA from organisms trapped in amber, ancient DNA from human remains preserved in a variety of locations and conditions, DNA recovered from herbarium and museum specimens, and DNA isolated from ancient plant seeds or compression fossils. Ancient DNA will serve as a valuable source of information, ideas, and protocols for anyone interested in this extraordinary field.

Reviews

"the strength of this volume is in its attention to detail...I recommend this book as an affordable primer for individuals and laboratories interested in prospecting for and applying ancient DNA." American Scientist

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Anthropologie, Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany

    Bernd Herrmann, Susanne Hummel

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Ancient DNA

  • Book Subtitle: Recovery and Analysis of Genetic Material from Paleontological, Archaeological, Museum, Medical, and Forensic Specimens

  • Editors: Bernd Herrmann, Susanne Hummel

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4318-2

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1994

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-94308-4Published: 24 June 1994

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-4318-2Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: 284

  • Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Cell Biology, Anthropology, Forensic Medicine

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