Woolly-rhino genome emerges from cave hyena’s fossilized poo

2023-11-01 04:16 PM by Dr. Thomas Hughes

Fossilized poo never stops surprising. By analysing droppings from extinct hyenas, palaeontologists have reconstructed DNA from an ice-age woolly rhino¹.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-03351-5

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Dr. Thomas Hughes is a UK-based scientist and science communicator who makes complex topics accessible to readers. His articles explore breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines, from space exploration to cutting-edge research.

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