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Ancient DNA

TLF ID M016512

This 9 minute video segment from Catalyst explains the role of Australian Centre for Ancient DNA.It is an internationally recognised research centre for the study of minute traces of preserved genetic material - species studied date from a million years ago to more modern day mysteries... from mammoths to the Tassie devil, from the hobbit to HMAS Sydney's unknown sailor.

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This resource provides a simple clear explanation of the role and importance of DNA for year 10 science students. It addresses the role of technology in science research. It provides a good introduction, particularly linking DNA and forensic identification.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Evolution Biodiversity Ionic bonding Heredity DNA Fossils Tasmanian devils

Learning area

Science

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Author

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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