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Ancient Fossils Unveil Original Molecules, Revolutionizing Dinosaur Evolution

2/1/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, University of Liverpool researchers unearthed original organic molecules, including collagen, in Mesozoic fossils. Their analysis of an Edmontosaurus hip bone from South Dakota's Hell Creek Formation reveals preserved biomolecules, challenging long-held beliefs about fossilization and sparking a fresh perspective on dinosaur evolution and the mysteries of ancient life.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, University of Liverpool researchers unearthed original organic molecules, including collagen, in Mesozoic fossils. Their analysis of an Edmontosaurus hip bone from South Dakota's Hell Creek Formation reveals preserved biomolecules, challenging long-held beliefs about fossilization and sparking a fresh perspective on dinosaur evolution and the mysteries of ancient life.