Human DNA successfully recovered from ancient cave paintings for the first time
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Tom Metcalfe
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Scientists have, for the first time, successfully recovered human DNA from ancient cave paintings. The breakthrough, focused on caves in Spain and Portugal, could transform caves into 'genetic archives' that reveal more about the prehistoric people who created the artwork. The technique has potential applications worldwide, with the best-preserved DNA samples allowing researchers to investigate the genetic ancestry of ancient artists.
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