Protocols for ancient DNA typing. by Capelli, C, Tschentscher, F

The origins of dogs: archaeozoology, genetics, and ancient DNA by Verginelli, F, Capelli, C, Coia, V, Musiani, M, Falchetti, M, Ottini, L, Palmirotta, R, Tagliacozzo, A, Mazzorin, I, Mariani-Costantini, R

[The origins of dogs: archaeozoology, genetics, and ancient DNA]. by Verginelli, F, Capelli, C, Coia, V, Musiani, M, Falchetti, M, Ottini, L, Palmirotta, R, Tagliacozzo, A, Mazzorin, I, Mariani-Costantini, R

Ancient DNA and forensics genetics: The case of Francesco Petrarca by Pilli, E, Fox, C, Capelli, C, Lari, M, Sampietro, L, Gigli, E, Milani, L, Guimaraes, S, Chiarelli, B, Marin, V, Casoli, A, Stanyon, R, Barbujani, G, Caramelli, D

"Ancient" protocols for the crime scene? Similarities and differences between forensic genetics and ancient DNA analysis. by Capelli, C, Tschentscher, F, Pascali, V

“…We provide a short overview on some current issues in the fields of forensic genetics and ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis. We discuss about the existence of the possible points of contact between the two disciplines, in terms of open problems and the inherent approach to their solution. …”

Ancient DNA analyses reveal high mitochondrial DNA sequence diversity and parallel morphological evolution of late pleistocene cave bears. by Hofreiter, M, Capelli, C, Krings, M, Waits, L, Conard, N, Münzel, S, Rabeder, G, Nagel, D, Paunovic, M, Jambrĕsić, G, Meyer, S, Weiss, G, Pääbo, S

Genetic analysis of the skeletal remains attributed to Francesco Petrarca. by Caramelli, D, Lalueza-Fox, C, Capelli, C, Lari, M, Sampietro, M, Gigli, E, Milani, L, Pilli, E, Guimaraes, S, Chiarelli, B, Marin, V, Casoli, A, Stanyon, R, Bertranpetit, J, Barbujani, G

“…DNA was extracted from a rib and a tooth and mtDNA sequences were determined in multiple clones using the strictest criteria currently available for validation of ancient DNA sequences, including independent replication. …”

Searching for archaic contribution in Africa by Santander, C, Montinaro, F, Capelli, C

“…</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> In light of the caveats with implementing current archaic introgression detection methods in Africa, we recommend future studies to concentrate on unravelling the complicated demographic history of Africa through means of ancient DNA where possible and through more focused efforts to sequence modern DNA from more representative populations across the African continent.…”

Mitochondrial DNA from prehistoric canids highlights relationships between dogs and South-East European wolves. by Verginelli, F, Capelli, C, Coia, V, Musiani, M, Falchetti, M, Ottini, L, Palmirotta, R, Tagliacozzo, A, De Grossi Mazzorin, I, Mariani-Costantini, R

“…The earliest fossil dogs, dated approximately 17-12,000 radiocarbon ((14)C) years ago (YA), were found in Europe and in the Middle East. Ancient DNA (a-DNA) evidence could contribute to the identification of dog-founder wolf populations. …”

Evolution of endogenous retrovirus-like elements of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and its relatives. by Greenwood, A, Lee, F, Capelli, C, DeSalle, R, Tikhonov, A, Marx, P, MacPhee, R

“…Conventionally, empirical studies of proviral amplification and diversification have been limited to extant species, but taxa having good Quaternary fossil records could potentially be investigated using the techniques of "ancient" DNA research. To examine evolutionary parameters of ERV-Ls across both time and taxa, we characterized this proviral class in the extinct woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and living elephants, as well as extant members of the larger clade to which they belong (Uranotheria, a group containing proboscideans, sirenians, hyraxes, and their extinct relatives). …”