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70-Million-Year-Old Fossil Holds Collagen, Revolutionizing Paleontology

6/26/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Liverpool found collagen in a 70-million-year-old Edmontosaurus fossil in South Dakota. This astonishing revelation challenges long-held beliefs about fossilization, revealing that some organic materials can endure through the ages. This could revolutionize our understanding of ancient life and evolution, opening new doors to the past.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Liverpool found collagen in a 70-million-year-old Edmontosaurus fossil in South Dakota. This astonishing revelation challenges long-held beliefs about fossilization, revealing that some organic materials can endure through the ages. This could revolutionize our understanding of ancient life and evolution, opening new doors to the past.