Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa
Scientists have discovered that DNA can last up to 50,000 years in Africa, rewriting the limits of ancient DNA preservation.
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The story so far
Scientists have recovered DNA samples from Africa that are up to 50,000 years old. The DNA was extracted from an antelope found in South Africa.
Coverage from MSN, Techno-Science.net, Archaeology News Online Magazine, Phys.org, and Live Science emphasizes the significance of this discovery in understanding ancient DNA preservation. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the longevity of DNA in sub-Saharan Africa.
Watch for further research on ancient DNA preservation in Africa. Coverage does not yet specify the implications for human DNA or other species.
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The obvious questions
What species was the DNA recovered from?
The DNA was recovered from an antelope.
Where was the DNA found?
The DNA was found in South Africa.
Which outlets are covering this story?
MSN, Techno-Science.net, Archaeology News Online Magazine, Phys.org, and Live Science are covering this story.
Coverage (5)
- Scientists show DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa MSN · 52d ago
- 🧬 Record: 50,000-year-old DNA discovered in Africa Techno-Science.net · 52d ago
- 50,000-year-old DNA from South African antelope rewrites limits of ancient DNA preservation Archaeology News Online Magazine · 52d ago
- Scientists recover sub-Saharan Africa's oldest ancient animal DNA Phys.org · 52d ago
- Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa Live Science · 52d ago
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