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Ancient proteins discovered in 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils rewrite the rules of paleontology

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Researchers have discovered original collagen inside dinosaur fossils, disproving the long-held belief that organic molecules cannot survive for tens of millions of years. This breakthrough opens up exciting new pathways for scientists to study the biology, evolution, and preservation of ancient life on Earth.
Researchers have discovered original collagen inside dinosaur fossils, disproving the long-held belief that organic molecules cannot survive for tens of millions of years. This breakthrough opens up exciting new pathways for scientists to study the biology, evolution, and preservation of ancient life on Earth.