Emerging Challenges in Molecular Paleontology: Misapplication of Environmental DNA Fragments and Misconception of Deamination as a Key Criterion for In Situ DNA Identification

Wan-Qian Zhao, Shu-Jie Zhang, Zhan-Yong Guo +9

This article critically examines the methodologies applied in ancient DNA (aDNA) research, particularly those developed by Dr. Pääbo's team, which have significantly influenced the…