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I had wondered, particularly about DNA contamination.
Viking Age and Medieval horse dung found in the glaciated mountain pass at Lendbreen, together with horse bones and horseshoes. Photo: Secrets of the Ice.

When the Gloves Come Off – Why We Do Not Use Gloves to Handle Artifacts in the Field

1 posted on 11/09/2017 11:05:54 PM PST by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

I wonder how often even considering working with possible DNA evidence in archeological finds even comes up? I’m guessing it’s not that often.


3 posted on 11/09/2017 11:38:53 PM PST by lefty-lie-spy (Stay metal. For the Horde \m/("_")\m/ - via iPhone from Tokyo.)
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