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Old 08-09-2014, 07:08 PM
deanm (Dean)
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The greatest challenge to recovering aDNA from old specimens is contamination by modern DNA - transfer by handling things without appropriate protection (double-gloving, disposable hooded full-body suit & face mask).

Peter Gill (a forensic scientist) is quite correct.

Dean
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