Fossil bird eggshell provides source of ancient DNA (page 2)

Could extinct birds, including the massive elephant birds that were once native to Madagascar, be resurrected using DNA extracted from fossilized egg shells?Not necessarily, say the researchers who have successfully done just that.

Fossil bird eggshell provides source of ancient DNA

Scientists have successfully isolated ancient DNA from fossil eggshell remains of extinct birds for the first time.

Fri 12 Mar 10 from ScienceDaily

Researchers Extract DNA from Eggs of Extinct Birds

Could extinct birds, including the massive elephant birds that were once native to Madagascar, be resurrected using DNA extracted from fossilized egg shells?Not necessarily, say the researchers ...

Wed 10 Mar 10 from RedOrbit

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