IllustrativeWoolly mammoth teeth reveal the world’s oldest microbial DNA
✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source
Researchers have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest microbial dna in woolly mammoth teeth. The finding is based on an analysis of the teeth, which has yielded ancient microbial dna. The discovery sheds light on the preservation of microbial dna in ancient remains.