Scientists Unlock Secrets Of Ancient Human DNA

What, Exactly, Were The Researchers Studying?

To investigate the DNA, geneticists had to delve into the mitochondria. Every cell in the body has DNA, and the mitochondria power the cells.

Science students remember mitochondria as “the powerhouse of the cell” because cells die without them. As a result, the scientists require healthy cells to examine—which is easier said than done.