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Ancient DNA and forensics genetics: The case of Francesco Petrarca

Abstract:: We report the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis of the supposed remains of Francesco Petrarca. The optimal preservation of the remains permitted the retrieval of sufficient mtDNA for genetic analysis. DNA was extracted from a rib and a tooth. MtDNA sequences from the tooth and rib were not identical, suggesting they belonged to different individuals. Indeed, molecular gender determination showed that the postcranial remains belonged to a male while the skull belonged to a female. These results are consistent with morphological investigations. © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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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. (2008). Ancient DNA and forensics genetics: The case of Francesco Petrarca. Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series, 1(1), 469–470.

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Pilli, E., et al. “Ancient DNA and Forensics Genetics: The Case of Francesco Petrarca.” Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series, vol. 1, no. 1, 2008, pp. 469–70.

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Pilli, E, C Fox, C Capelli, M Lari, L Sampietro, E Gigli, L Milani, et al. 2008. “Ancient DNA and Forensics Genetics: The Case of Francesco Petrarca.” Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series 1 (1): 469–70.
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Publisher copy:: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2007.11.001

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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Zoology
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Journal:: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series More from this journal
Volume:: 1
Issue:: 1
Pages:: 469-470
Publication date:: 2008-08-01
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2007.11.001
ISSN:: 1875-1768

Language:: English
Keywords:: mtDNA

Ancient DNA

Petrarca body

Sex determination
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Source identifiers:: 211007
Deposit date:: 2012-12-19

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