2-million-year-old DNA reveals new details about life
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Discovery of 2-million-year-old DNA in Greenland reveals new details about ancient life
Scientists working in Greenland identified the oldest samples of DNA ever found on earth. By analyzing the two-million year old genetic material, they’ve revealed how northern Greenland was once a wildly different environment than the cold, polar region it is today. Project researcher Eske Willerslev joined William Brangham to discuss the discovery.
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2-million-year-old DNA reveals new details about life
Clip: 12/22/2022 | 7m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Scientists working in Greenland identified the oldest samples of DNA ever found on earth. By analyzing the two-million year old genetic material, they’ve revealed how northern Greenland was once a wildly different environment than the cold, polar region it is today. Project researcher Eske Willerslev joined William Brangham to discuss the discovery.
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