Sequencing methods animal species determination

Following the same procedures outlined above for human bone and teeth, it is possible to identify the species of unidentified bone fragments, as well as produce phylogenetic information on certain species. For example, the sequences of living and ancient cattle samples from Europe and the Near East have been sequenced to determine when and where cattle were domesticated. If these analyses are undertaken in laboratories that have not analyzed modem animal samples, then there is much less concern about contamination. Eor this reason aDNA analysis of faunal samples has been among the most successful applications of this method. 

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