FiReaNGeL writes "Scientists were able to extract authentic DNA from ancient Viking skeletons, avoiding many of the problems of contamination faced by past researchers. anatomy of DNA from the remains of ancient humans provides valuable insights into such important examine as the origin of genetic diseases, migration patterns of our forefathers and tribal and family patterns. Using freshly sampled stuff from ten Viking skeletons from around AD 1,000, from a non-Christian burial site on the Danish island of Funen, Dissing and old-boy network showed that it is indeed possible to recruit authentic DNA from ancient humans."

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