This laboratory is the first domestic laboratory specializing in ancient DNA research established in cooperation with the School of Life Sciences of Jilin University in 1998. It mainly uses ancient DNA analysis methods to develop the genetic structure of ancient Chinese residents and establish an ancient DNA database. The laboratory look forward to reveal the changes in the historical genetic structure of the population, and reveal the formation, differentiation and migration of ancient races at the molecular level. At the same time, the ancient DNA analysis of ancient animals and plants is also carried out to reveal the origin and evolution of domestic animals and plants, and to explore their relationship with the development of agricultural society.

The laboratory now covers an area of 400 square meters, with ultra-clean workbenches, cryogenic mills, DNA gel imagers, gradient PCR machines, ABI 310 DNA automatic sequencers, UV spectrophotometers, high pressure liquid chromatography, and multiple capacities and a variety of speed centrifuges and other equipment worth 3.5 million yuan.