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Ancient Proteins Found in 24 Million-Year-Old Tooth

7/16/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have extracted ancient proteins from a 24 million-year-old rhinoceros tooth found in the Canadian Arctic. This remarkable find, detailed in Nature, not only sheds light on evolutionary history but also hints that proteins can endure in tropical fossils. Researchers are now eager to delve into even older fossils, possibly uncovering secrets from the age of dinosaurs in the coming decade.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have extracted ancient proteins from a 24 million-year-old rhinoceros tooth found in the Canadian Arctic. This remarkable find, detailed in Nature, not only sheds light on evolutionary history but also hints that proteins can endure in tropical fossils. Researchers are now eager to delve into even older fossils, possibly uncovering secrets from the age of dinosaurs in the coming decade.