Raising the dead – one protein at a time Episode 40 by Stefanie...

Raising the dead – one protein at a time Episode 40 by Stefanie Vogt (Click here to directly access the MP3) (Access the full text transcript) Although Ice Age animals like Neanderthals and woolly mammoths are long extinct, their DNA lingers on.  Scientists are now using DNA sequences from these creatures to recreate their proteins, shedding new light on the inner functioning of their bodies. Listen to the podcast to learn more…   Sources and further reading: K.L. Campbell and M. […]