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Title: Non destructive DNA testing of ancient parchments
Post by: Imperial Dave on May 23, 2026, 01:06 PM

https://archaeologymag.com/2026/05/nondestructive-dna-sampling-of-ancient-parchments/

Clever stuff

Title: Re: Non destructive DNA testing of ancient parchments
Post by: Jim Webster on May 23, 2026, 02:51 PM

Fascinating. I await with interest as more and more evidence comes out.

Title: Re: Non destructive DNA testing of ancient parchments
Post by: Duncan Head on May 23, 2026, 03:53 PM

Since the technique does involve brushing traces of cells off the MSS, is it more accurately "only microscopically destructive"?

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