Ancient Woman's DNA Recovered From 20,000-Year-Old Necklace Pendant

[jayiniowa]

Ancient Woman's DNA Recovered From 20,000-Year-Old Necklace Pendant

A pendant made from a deer's tooth has turned out to be a veritable locket of genetic information left by an ancient woman who lived in Siberia some 20,000 years ago.

www.sciencealert.com

 

[garnetsilver]

It is truly amazing that they were able to capture DNA from such an ancient artifact! Wow!

 

[Lynne]

Great article, another way to look into the past. Us girls haven't changed much in 24000 years, we still like jewerly.