Ancient Human DNA Discovered Hidden Inside Paleolithic Cave Walls for the First Time

from The Ancient Origins News Desk · host RamseyHardin

For the first time, scientists have recovered ancient human DNA directly from prehistoric cave walls — including hand stencils at Altamira — potentially identifying the Ice Age artists who made them.

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