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Ancient Collagen Found in 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bone

3/17/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Liverpool found collagen in a 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus bone, defying the long-held belief that fossilization obliterates organic molecules. This revelation of ancient proteins not only reshapes our understanding of fossil preservation but also paves the way for deeper insights into dinosaur biology and evolution.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Liverpool found collagen in a 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus bone, defying the long-held belief that fossilization obliterates organic molecules. This revelation of ancient proteins not only reshapes our understanding of fossil preservation but also paves the way for deeper insights into dinosaur biology and evolution.