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Scientists recovered 50,000-year-old DNA from a South African antelope.

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Scientists recovered 50,000-year-old DNA from a South African antelope.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:53:23 GMT · 2h 19m ago
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South Africa ·
Why
The DNA recovery reveals ancient DNA survives longer in Africa than previously expected.
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This discovery expands the known limits of ancient DNA preservation, suggesting that older genetic material may be recoverable from African contexts.

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