Science·El País·3d agoSpain

Ancient Human DNA Found on Cave Walls

Prehistoric Paintings Yield Genetic Clues

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Ancient Human DNA Found on Cave Walls

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An international study led by Spain and Portugal has proven that ancient human DNA can survive for millennia on prehistoric cave walls, with samples from 11 caves in Spain and Portugal yielding human DNA over 2,000 years old.

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ancient DNAcave artarchaeogeneticsFirst Art projectprehistoric archaeology

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