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Original collagen discovered in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Researchers have found strong evidence that original collagen can survive inside dinosaur fossils for tens of millions of years, overturning long-standing assumptions about fossilisation. The discovery could unlock hidden molecular clues about dinosaur biology and evolution. Scientists now aim to investigate the mechanisms that allowed ancient proteins to endure for so long.
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