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Scientists Recovered 22,000-Year-Old Human DNA From Cave Dirt
Researchers have successfully recovered 22,000-year-old human DNA directly from cave soil, revealing unexpected prehistoric connections across Europe.
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Researchers have successfully recovered 22,000-year-old human DNA directly from cave soil, revealing unexpected prehistoric connections across Europe.
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