A multidisciplinary team of researchers, including archaeologists, have analyzed the DNA of fish remains from Roman fish fermentation vats, creating a method to identify animal remains when they are damaged beyond recognition.



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Researchers have developed a novel method to identify degraded animal remains using DNA analysis of ancient fish remains. A multidisciplinary team, including archaeologists, extracted and analyzed DNA from fish bones found in Roman fish fermentation vats. This process allows for the identification of species even when bones are severely damaged, offering a new tool for archaeologists and scientists studying ancient food production and trade. The developed technique holds promise for uncovering details about the ingredients and processes used in ancient cuisines, especially those involving fermentation and other destructive methods.

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