DNA Extraction
In around 2006, two teams attempted to extract DNA from a tooth discovered in 2003 - both teams were unsuccessful. It has been suggested that this happened because the dentine was targeted, whereas new research suggests that the cementum has higher concentrations of DNA. Also, the heat generated by the high speed of the drill bit may have denatured the DNA.
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