The Search for DNA in Amber
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Description: Andrew Ross and Jeremy Austin discuss whether it possible to extract dinosaur DNA from insects in amber and re-create today these reptiles from the past.
The search for DNA in amber | Natural History Museum > The search for DNA in amber By Andrew Ross and Jeremy Austin Amber, the fossilized resin of ancient trees, is remarkable for its ability to preserve prehistoric, organic material. These inclusions, and the successful analysis of their preserved DNA fragments, could provide scientists with incredible insights into the past. Â Is it now possible to extract dinosaur DNA from insects and re-create today these creatures from ancient history? Andrew Ross and Jeremy Austin discuss this controversial debate in the light of their research findings.
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| Page title: | The search for DNA in amber | Natural History Museum |
| Keywords: | DNA, amber, fossilized, resin, ancient, trees, preserve, debate |
| Description: | Scientists discuss the controversial debate over whether dinosaur DNA really can be extracted from the fossilized resin of ancient trees. |
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