Neanderthal DNA extraction
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Neanderthal DNA extraction
Neanderthal DNA extraction. Close up view of a technician drilling a sample of fossilised Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) bone. The sample will have its genetic material extracted and sequenced as part of the Neanderthal genome project. Neanderthals were early humans who lived in Europe and the Middle East from 100, 000 to 30, , 000 years ago. Photographed in 2008 at Svante Paabos department of genetics, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany
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2008 Anthropological Anthropology Dna Analysis Drill Drilling Extract Ion Extracted Extracting Fossil Germany Gloved Gloves Hominid Homo Neanderthalensis Human Ancestor Leipzig Palaeoanthropology Paleoanthropology Sample Sampling Technician Genetics Laboratory
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This print captures a close-up view of a groundbreaking moment in scientific research - the extraction of Neanderthal DNA. In this image, we see a skilled technician meticulously drilling a sample from a fossilized Neanderthal bone. This delicate procedure is part of the ambitious Neanderthal genome project, aiming to unravel the genetic material of these early humans who once inhabited Europe and the Middle East between 100,000 and 30,000 years ago. Taken in 2008 at Svante Paabo's department of genetics within the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, this photograph showcases cutting-edge technology and expertise in paleoanthropology. The gloved technician carefully handles specialized equipment as they extract genetic material from this ancient bone. The significance of this endeavor cannot be overstated; it provides invaluable insights into our human ancestors' evolutionary journey. By sequencing and analyzing Neanderthal DNA, scientists hope to gain deeper understanding about our shared history with these hominids. This image serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination to uncover our past through meticulous scientific exploration. It reminds us that even thousands of years after their extinction, Neanderthals continue to captivate our imagination and contribute profoundly to expanding our knowledge about humanity's origins.
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