The study, led by the University of Tübingen and published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, marks a major advance in ancient DNA recovery. It challenges long-held assumptions that genetic material can only survive for millennia in frozen or sheltered environments like caves or permafrost. Instead, the Schöningen site, known for its well-preserved wooden tools, is now the backdrop for an …
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