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Ancient Cave Paintings Contain DNA

Updated 2026-07-02 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that ancient cave paintings can harbor human DNA for millennia, potentially acting as genetic archives.

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Scientific American
The breakthrough could reveal previously hidden ancient human activity inside caves, acting as ‘genetic archives’
2026-07-02 05:00 UTC
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