Sep 12, 2005

a bone to pick through

While we're on a gee-whiz kick, how about this story from New Scientist?
Clumps of mineral crystals in fossil bones preserve DNA better than other parts of the bones, a new study shows. The results promise new hope for research on both ancient humans and extinct animals.
The pressing question: could we clone a plesiosaurus? 'Cause I want one.
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1 comment:

  1. MT9:28 AM

    Er, no. Not what it means. But it does suggest that we will continued to be teased for at least 5000 more news cycles. They know you love it.

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