ancient DNA

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Scope note
Refers to DNA recovered from ancient specimens. Ancient DNA is studied by the newly established subdiscipline of archaeology, archaeogenetics, also known as ancient genomics.
ancient DNA
Accepted term: 02-Mar-2026