Degraded DNA reveals two extinct Galapagos giant tortoise lineages

MechNews.com brief · 46d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Using a new combination of computational tools to analyze ancient DNA, Yale researchers have discovered two ancient, extinct giant tortoise lineages that once lived on the Galapagos Islands.

Using a new combination of computational tools to analyze ancient DNA, Yale researchers have discovered two ancient, extinct giant tortoise lineages that once lived on the Galapagos Islands. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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