Thanks, Neanderthals: How our ancient relatives could help find new antibiotics
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Unlocking Ancient DNA with Computation
Accessing DNA from extinct ancestors involves using painstaking methods developed by scientists to sequence mitochondrial and genomic DNA. By leveraging computational tools such as machine learning models, researchers can mine genomic and proteomic data from ancient humans like Neanderthals and Denisovans. These models analyze the entire proteome encoded in the genomes of these ancient species, allowing researchers to extract valuable insights from the vast amount of available genetic information.
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