Sasquatch DNA sequenced .. WTF?

ZenGum · 02-17-2013, 11:13 PM

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Researchers Sequence Sasquatch Genome, Novel Hominins Extant in North America

Next-Generation Whole Genome Sequencing Proves Extant Human Relative, Findings Published in Denovo Journal of Science

The team, led by Dr. Melba S. Ketchum, DVM, of DNA Diagnostics in Nacogdoches, TX, sequenced the three whole nuclear genomes using the next-generation Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform at University of Texas, Southwestern from a tissue sample, a saliva sample, and a blood sample. The three genomes all attained Q30 quality scores above 88 on the Illumina platform, significantly higher than the platform average of 85, indicating highly-purified, single-source DNA with no contamination for each sample. The three Sasquatch genomes align well with one-another and show substantial homology to primate sequences.

In addition to the three nuclear genomes, Ketchum’s team also sequenced 20 whole and 10 partial mitochondrial genomes from the Sasquatch samples. In contrast to the nuDNA results, the Sasquatch mtDNA was fully modern Homo sapiens, indicating that the species is a hybrid cross between modern Homo sapiens in the maternal lineage and an unknown hominin male progenitor.

Let me just say....

WHAT?????

ZenGum · 02-17-2013, 11:15 PM

Oh and which one of you Yankee sheilas banged Grandpa Bigfoot? Does he deserve his name?

Flint · 02-17-2013, 11:16 PM

Say wha?

Griff · 02-18-2013, 06:40 AM

Oh, my....

ZenGum · 02-18-2013, 06:49 AM

A friend has told me this "journal" only came into existence this year, and has links to the people behind the "research".

regular.joe · 02-18-2013, 07:10 AM

So, this is one of the first things I've read this morning. I just have to say that making something sound scientific, does not make it scientific.

Maybe we could use one of those evil drones to keep an eye out for these creatures.

Clodfobble · 02-18-2013, 08:11 AM

It's a little early for April Fool's jokes, but since we've gotten to the point where the entire month of March is suspect, February surely must be next. Soon we'll be all, "April Fool's decorations in November?! At least let us finish Christmas first..."

Spexxvet · 02-18-2013, 08:16 AM

"It's lookin' kinda squatchy" - Bobo

Trilby · 02-18-2013, 08:29 AM

Ok, but one in 200 people ON THE PLANET are related to Genghis Khan and Neanderthals DID mate with humans.

just putting that out there.

Happy Monkey · 02-18-2013, 08:38 AM

They couldn't get it published, so they bought a journal. This paper is the only one in volume one, issue one of the new journal.

Trilby · 02-18-2013, 08:41 AM

We should start our own journal.

too bad StaceyV isn't around to edit....

footfootfoot · 02-18-2013, 11:28 AM

Everyone knows the next-generation Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform has an inherent instability with its promordiated sequencing algorithm.

Nirvana · 02-18-2013, 11:38 AM

Ya but look at the size of those feet Feet Feet!

Gravdigr · 02-18-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

"It's lookin' kinda squatchy" - Bobo

I knew a girl like that.

Aliantha · 02-18-2013, 07:38 PM

I wonder who the peer reviews were conducted by. Martians?

02-17-2013, 11:15 PM	#2
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02-18-2013, 06:49 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	A friend has told me this "journal" only came into existence this year, and has links to the people behind the "research". __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

02-18-2013, 07:10 AM	#6
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	So, this is one of the first things I've read this morning. I just have to say that making something sound scientific, does not make it scientific. Maybe we could use one of those evil drones to keep an eye out for these creatures. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

02-18-2013, 08:11 AM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	It's a little early for April Fool's jokes, but since we've gotten to the point where the entire month of March is suspect, February surely must be next. Soon we'll be all, "April Fool's decorations in November?! At least let us finish Christmas first..." __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-18-2013, 08:16 AM	#8
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02-18-2013, 08:29 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Ok, but one in 200 people ON THE PLANET are related to Genghis Khan and Neanderthals DID mate with humans. just putting that out there. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-18-2013, 08:38 AM	#10
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02-18-2013, 08:41 AM	#11
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	We should start our own journal. too bad StaceyV isn't around to edit.... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-18-2013, 11:28 AM	#12
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Everyone knows the next-generation Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform has an inherent instability with its promordiated sequencing algorithm. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I wonder who the peer reviews were conducted by. Martians? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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