A specialist laboratory that will enable studies of DNA from ancient and environmental samples has been opened on the Sutton Bonington Campus at the University of Nottingham, the first of its kind in the region. Allowing isolation and analysis of damaged, degraded and low-copy DNA, the Nottingham Ancient and Environmental DNA Laboratory (AEDNA) will address research questions across biology, environmental science, geography and archaeology. Built as a clean room environment the new laboratory incorporates a bespoke air filtration system and contamination-destroying ultraviolet lights for overnight use. Laboratory lead Dr Andrew Clarke, Assistant Professor in Archaeogenetics and for the AEDNA project said: "The new lab will represent a significant advance in research capability at the University and provide a great opportunity for researchers from different disciplines to work together on important projects. Having access to this state-of-the-art facility will allow researchers to analyse DNA from archaeological material, preserved plant specimens, ancient soils and museum pieces that are hundreds to thousands of years old."
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