Effect of X-ray irradiation on ancient DNA in sub-fossil bones - Guidelines for safe x-ray imaging.
Alexander Immel, Adeline Le Cabec, Marion Bonazzi, Alexander Herbig, Heiko Temming, Verena J. Schuenemann, Kirsten I. Bos, Frauke Langbein, Katerina Harvati, Anne Bridault, Gilbert Pion, Marie-Anne Julien, Oleksandra Krotova, Nicholas J. Conard, Susanne C. Muenzel, , Johannes Krause
This study examines how X-ray irradiation affects ancient DNA in sub-fossil bones and provides guidelines to minimize DNA damage during imaging.
bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2016Biophysics