Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa
Scientists have recovered DNA from a South African antelope dating back 50,000 years, challenging previous limits on ancient DNA preservation.
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Researchers have discovered and recovered animal DNA in sub-Saharan Africa that is 50,000 years old. The sample was sourced from an antelope found in South Africa.
Coverage from MSN, Live Science, Phys.org, Techno-Science.net, and Archaeology News Online Magazine emphasizes that this discovery rewrites the known limits of how long DNA can be preserved in the African region. Future attention will likely focus on the implications for ancient DNA preservation and the recovery of other old animal DNA in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Quick answers
How old is the recovered DNA?
The DNA is 50,000 years old.
Where was the DNA discovered?
The DNA was discovered in South Africa, within sub-Saharan Africa.
What animal did the DNA come from?
The DNA was recovered from an antelope.
Coverage (5)
- Scientists show DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa MSN · 2d ago
- 🧬 Record: 50,000-year-old DNA discovered in Africa Techno-Science.net · 2d ago
- 50,000-year-old DNA from South African antelope rewrites limits of ancient DNA preservation Archaeology News Online Magazine · 2d ago
- Scientists recover sub-Saharan Africa's oldest ancient animal DNA Phys.org · 2d ago
- Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa Live Science · 2d ago
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