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Extinct cave bear DNA sequenced
Extinct cave bear DNA sequenced
(BBC: 03-Jun-05)
Scientists have extracted and decoded the DNA of a cave bear that died 40,000 years ago. They plan to unravel the DNA of other extinct species, including our closest ancient relatives, the Neanderthals.
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