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Mammoth chromosomes found in preserved ‘flash-frozen’ skin

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A well-preserved mammoth foot, in which scientists found preserved mammoth chromosomes.

A team of scientists has made a remarkable discovery in the tiny molecules of a giant creature: immaculately preserved genome architecture in the 52,000-year-old remains of a woolly mammoth. The desiccated skin is so well preserved that it contains intact mammoth chromosomes, giving researchers an unprecedented glimpse into the ancient animal’s biology. The last mammoths … Read more

Anatomy of ancient trilobites preserved in 3D by volcanic eruption, study finds | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — About half a billion years ago, a volcanic eruption near a shallow sea in what is now Morocco produced some of the most complete specimens ever found of trilobites, insect-like marine creatures, revealing … Read more