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Mitochondrial Dna Collection

Mitochondrial DNA, the genetic blueprint of our ancient ancestors, holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of human evolution

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5398
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5400
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone C018 / 6378

Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone C018 / 6378
Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone. This is femur 13 found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. The mitochondrial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5399

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5399
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5402

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5402
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Sample of material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5405

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5405
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Fossilised bones from a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5410
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga in the laboratory where mitochondrial DNA from fossilised Homo heidelbergensis bone was extracted and sequenced

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5727

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5727
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga examining fossils at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5728
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga (left) and his team with fossilised Homo heidelbergensis bones found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 6377
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Sample of material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5408

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5408
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Archaeologists working at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5404

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5404
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technicians extracting material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

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Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5403
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageMitochondrial Dna Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5401

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5401
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

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Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5409
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Archaeologists working at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)


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Mitochondrial DNA, the genetic blueprint of our ancient ancestors, holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of human evolution. In a groundbreaking series of discoveries, scientists have successfully extracted fossil DNA from various archaeological sites across the globe. One such site is Sima de los Huesos in Spain, where excavations have unearthed a treasure trove of Homo heidelbergensis remains. Among them, a thigh bone (C018 / 6378) has provided invaluable insights into our evolutionary past. Through meticulous extraction techniques, mitochondrial DNA was obtained (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5398), shedding light on our ancestral lineage. The journey continued with further extractions (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5400), as researchers delved deeper into the genetic makeup preserved within these ancient bones. The significance of this work cannot be overstated; it allows us to trace back thousands upon thousands of years and connect with those who came before us. With each successful extraction (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5399), more pieces were added to this intricate puzzle. The team's dedication paid off as they uncovered even more samples (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5402). These precious fragments hold within them stories waiting to be told - tales that will reshape our understanding of human history. Excavations at Sima de los Huesos continued unabated (Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726). Each new discovery brought renewed excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead. And indeed, their efforts were rewarded once again with yet another breakthrough: mitochondrial DNA extracted from additional fossils (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5405). As the project progressed (Extraction of fossil DNA C018 /5410), it became clear that mitochondrial DNA analysis was an indispensable tool in unraveling humanity's complex origins.