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Application of Phylogenetic Analysis in Ancient DNA Research

ZHANG Xiao-lei1,2,CUI Yin-qiu1,2,Lü Hui-ying3,ZHOU Hui1,2   

  1. (1. Center of Border Archaeology,Jilin University,Changchun130012,China;2. College of Life Science,Jilin University,Changchun130021,China;3.College of Computer Science and Technology,Jilin University,Changchun130012,China)
  • Received:2004-11-09 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2005-09-26 Published:2005-09-26
  • Contact: ZHOU Hui

Abstract: This paper summarizes the principals and statistical elements of phylogenetic analysis. This article also illustrates how the various phylogenetic analysis methods are applied in the research of ancient DNA,and evaluates their advantages and disadvantages in actual data analysis.Moreover,the limitations of phylogenetic analyses are discussed,as well as its developmental tendency.

Key words: phylogenetic analysis, ancient DNA sequence, molecular evolution, phylogenetic tree

CLC Number: 

  • Q987