Although the first ancient DNA molecules were extracted more than three decades ago, the
first ancient nuclear genomes could only be characterized after high-throughput sequencing …

The use of lake sedimentary DNA to track the long-term changes in both terrestrial and
aquatic biota is a rapidly advancing field in paleoecological research. Although largely …

Recent genomic data have revealed multiple interactions between Neanderthals and
modern humans, but there is currently little genetic evidence regarding Neanderthal …

Mounting evidence shows that the complex gut microbial ecosystem in the human
gastrointestinal (GI) tract regulates the physiology of the central nervous system (CNS) via …

The application of high‐throughput sequencing‐based approaches to DNA extracted from
environmental samples such as gut contents and faeces has become a popular tool for …

Fermentation microbiota is specific microorganisms that generate different types of
metabolites in many productions. In traditional solid-state fermentation, the structural …

Contents Summary 924 I. Introduction 925 II. Environmental and temporal limits for survival
of aDNA 925 III. Lake sediments 927 IV. Perspective for plant aDNA research 929 V …

Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …

It has long been proposed that the gut microbiome contributes to breast carcinogenesis by
modifying systemic estrogen levels. This is often cited as a possible mechanism linking …

Microbial archaeology is flourishing in the era of high-throughput sequencing, revealing the
agents behind devastating historical plagues, identifying the cryptic movements of …