Ancient DNA and island endemics
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Ancient DNA and paleontological information are useful in designing conservation plans for endangered species. Polymerase chain reaction and ancient DNA of subfossil duck bone of the Laysan duck reveal that the species had inhabited the Hawaiian islands in the Late Pleistocene and Holocene periods. They are presently restricted to the small Laysan island. Laysan ducks are genetically different from the koloa and mallards. The disappearance of the species is attributed to human-induced factors. Control of these adverse factors will help to reintroduce it in its native range.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Genetic evidence for Near-Eastern origins of European cattle
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Research into the genetic origins of European domestic cattle is described. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequences from 392 modern cattle and data from four extinct British wild oxen suggests that European cattle originated in the Near East.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Not just old but old and cold?
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Issues are presented concerning the conditions which need to exist for the successful preservation of DNA from Neanderthal man. The destruction of specimens involved in the analysis of DNA is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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