Marek Nowak
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Marek Nowak is a leading figure in ancient DNA (aDNA) research, specializing in the development and optimization of hybridization-capture techniques to unlock the genomic secrets of degraded archaeological remains. His most-cited work, "Performance and automation of ancient DNA capture with RNA hyRAD probes" (2021, 21 citations), provides a landmark assessment of RNA-based probe technology, demonstrating how these tools can selectively enrich target genomic regions from aDNA extracts often overwhelmed by environmental contaminants. This contribution directly addresses a critical bottleneck in paleogenomics, enabling more efficient and cost-effective sequencing of ancient specimens. Nowak’s research has significantly advanced the automation and reproducibility of aDNA capture, making these powerful methods more accessible to the broader archaeological and evolutionary biology communities. His work stands as a key reference for researchers seeking to maximize data yield from precious, low-quality samples, cementing his reputation as a methodological innovator in the field of ancient biomolecular analysis.
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- 1Performance and automation of ancient DNA capture with RNA hyRAD probes21 citations · 2021