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Published Date: July 15, 2026

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Scientists recover sub-Saharan Africa's oldest ancient animal DNA

Ancient DNA can be a powerful tool for helping us reconstruct the long-dead past.

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Ancient DNA can be a powerful tool for helping us reconstruct the long-dead past. Most surviving genetic material comes from the bones and teeth of animals that lived in cold environments, where freezing temperatures help prevent decay. While hotter climates are seen as hostile to preservation, researchers have recently extracted DNA from a tooth found in S…

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