Sediment DNA can revolutionize archaeology—if it is used the right way

Aldeias, Vera; Stahlschmidt, Mareike C.

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Aldeias, Vera

Stahlschmidt, Mareike C.

Abstract(s)

The possibility of fingerprinting ancient organisms using the DNA they leave behind is a revolution in our understanding of the past. Paleogenetic studies are rewriting our knowledge on ancient hominin genomes, hominin dispersals, interbreeding events, and ancient DNA is also a key tool in biodiversity monitoring efforts. Of particular interest: We can now retrieve DNA directly from sediments and soils (sedaDNA) (1–3) in a variety of modern and past depositional environments, including permafrost, lakes, marine sediments, or caves settings.