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Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa - much longer than previously thought
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Kristina Killgrove
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Researchers have successfully extracted DNA from a 50,000-year-old antelope tooth in South Africa, setting a new record for ancient DNA preservation in sub-Saharan Africa. This discovery challenges previous assumptions that the region's hot climate prevents long-term genetic material survival.
Researchers extracted DNA from long-dead animals that lived in South Africa during the last ice age, revealing that genetic material lasts longer in hot climates than was previously thought.
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