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Human DNA can survive on cave walls for thousands of years, opening new window into prehistory
- June 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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For the first time, scientists have shown that ancient human DNA can survive for thousands of years on cave walls, opening new ways to study prehistoric human activity. This interdisciplinary study was conducted within the framework of the First Art project, which is led by researchers from Spain and Portugal in collaboration with institutions across Spain, Portugal, the U.K., China and Germany.
Originally published at Phys.org