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New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

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New way of testing DNA in ancient bones could force rethink of key moments in Britain 's early history, say researchers.

They are using the new method to analyse human remains found in Britain .

Technique can potentially be applied to any part of the world with well preserved human remains.

Project will analyse DNA of more than 1,000 ancient human remains of people who lived in Britain during past 4,500 years .