Denisovan genome entirely sequenced page 1
borealis
7th February 2012, 07:37 PM
I find this very exciting. The neandertal genome sequencing has continued to provide data for a lot of interesting insights into modern humans, and the Denisovan genome is likely to be just as productive.
The Leipzig team has now developed sensitive novel techniques which have allowed them to sequence every position in the Denisovan genome about 30 times over, using DNA extracted from less than 10 milligrams of the finger bone. In the previous draft version published in 2010, each position in the genome was determined, on average, only twice. This level of resolution was sufficient to establish the relationship of Denisovans to Neandertals and present-day humans, but often made it impossible for researchers to study the evolution of specific parts of the genome. The now-completed version of the genome allows even the small differences between the copies of genes that this individual inherited from its mother and father to be distinguished. This Wednesday the Leipzig group makes the entire Denisovan genome sequence available for the scientific community over the internet.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-entire-genome-extinct-human-decoded.html
The Leipzig team has now developed sensitive novel techniques which have allowed them to sequence every position in the Denisovan genome about 30 times over, using DNA extracted from less than 10 milligrams of the finger bone. In the previous draft version published in 2010, each position in the genome was determined, on average, only twice. This level of resolution was sufficient to establish the relationship of Denisovans to Neandertals and present-day humans, but often made it impossible for researchers to study the evolution of specific parts of the genome. The now-completed version of the genome allows even the small differences between the copies of genes that this individual inherited from its mother and father to be distinguished. This Wednesday the Leipzig group makes the entire Denisovan genome sequence available for the scientific community over the internet.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-entire-genome-extinct-human-decoded.html
oblivion
7th February 2012, 08:40 PM
absolutely awesome. Did you scoop SteveF?
borealis
7th February 2012, 09:14 PM
I cautiously think I may have. i went straight to TR, looked for a title, didn't see one and posted it at speed. :hehe:
if i have, that would be awesome. :smug:
if i have, that would be awesome. :smug:
oblivion
7th February 2012, 09:17 PM
I'm laughing because I scooped him on the first Denosovian news.
eta :fistbump:
eta :fistbump:
borealis
7th February 2012, 09:22 PM
Oh, bravo!
SteveF ought to be designated a TR crown jewel or something though. he brings in a ton of fascinating stuff before I see it anywhere else. And of course so do the rest of the fine set of geeks TR hosts, but Steve is amazing.
SteveF ought to be designated a TR crown jewel or something though. he brings in a ton of fascinating stuff before I see it anywhere else. And of course so do the rest of the fine set of geeks TR hosts, but Steve is amazing.
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