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🔬 Science
June 29, 2026 at 02:27 PM
In a Scientific First, Researchers Recovered Ancient DNA That Humans Left Behind on Rock Art and Cave Walls
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers achieved a scientific first by recovering ancient human DNA from rock art and cave walls, offering new insights into our creative ancestors.
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