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Ancient Mammoth DNA Reveals Microbial Insights from Millennia
9/3/2025
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- A study by Benjamin Guinet examined microbial DNA from 483 mammoth remains, uncovering DNA over a million years old.
- Six bacterial clades, including Erysipelothrix and Pasteurella, were identified, indicating possible health effects on mammoths.
- This research enhances understanding of ancient ecosystems and the influence of microbes on mammoth evolution.
