Ancient Human DNA Recovered From Cave Walls for First Time

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Scientists have successfully extracted ancient human DNA from cave walls and rock art in Spain and Portugal, a first that could identify prehistoric artists.
The DNA, found in calcite crusts and pigment shavings, offers potential insights into sex, ancestry, and individual creation of art.

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Scientists have successfully extracted ancient human DNA from cave walls and rock art in Spain and Portugal, a first that could identify prehistoric artists. The DNA, found in calcite crusts and pigment shavings, offers potential insights into sex, ancestry, and individual creation of art.

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