| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1037149 | Journal of Archaeological Science | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We report the recovery of short fragments of PCR amplifiable ancient DNA from exoskeletal fragments of the grain weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.) extracted from Roman and medieval deposits in Northern England. If DNA preservation in archaeological insect remains is widespread then many applications in the spheres of evolutionary studies and archaeology can be conceived, some of which are outlined.
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Authors
Gary A. King, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Eske Willerslev, Matthew J. Collins, Harry Kenward,