Guidelines for work with ancient DNA developed at the Archaeological Research Laboratory

Authors

  • Anders Götherström Archaeological Research Laboratory, Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Stockholm University
  • Kerstin Lidén Archaeological Research Laboratory, Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Stockholm University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65612/jonas.v10i.64495

Abstract

Ancient DNA is highly degraded and extremely sensitive to contamination which makes it hard for the analyser to know whether he is working with authen­tic ancient DNA or a modern contamination. However, there are ways to avoid and detect contamination when it appears. We suggest a set of rules and controls to help the analyser to confirm the authenticity of his work.

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Published

1998-01-01

Issue

Vol. 10 (1998)

Section

Original Articles

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