mitochondrial DNA
Archaic Hominin History, Interactions Revealed With Denisova Cave Sediment Sequences
Investigators saw signs of Denisovans, Neanderthals, ancient modern humans, and other mammalian inhabitants in the area by enriching for mtDNA in cave sediment samples.
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis Uncovers Influence of Genetic Variation on Hundreds of Phenotypes
Both common and rare mitochondrial DNA variants appear to affect complex human traits and diseases, including type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and height.
Million-Year-Old Mammoths Sequenced, Giving Insight into Evolution
One of the ancient mammoths sequenced belongs to a previously unknown lineage that hybridized with woolly mammoths to give rise to Columbian mammoths.
Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA Underlie Certain Subtype of Aggressive Renal Cancer
The researchers said this new data could lead to the development of effective therapies for patients with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma.
Ancient DNA Analysis Elucidates Split of Denisovan, Neanderthal Y Chromosome Lineages
Sequencing of ancient samples showed that Denisovan Y chromosomes split around 700,000 years ago from a lineage shared by Neanderthals and modern humans.