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Publication Date
4-3-2024
Abstract
We have known for over a decade that original cells, tissues (such as blood vessels), and proteins can occasionally survive in fossils, but the question of how remains mysterious. Jurassic Park suggested amber could be a source of ancient DNA, but is that really possible? Dr. Paul Ullmann presents several examples of such exceptional preservation, reviews what we know about burial circumstances that can promote long-term molecular stability, and highlights questions which still perplex molecular paleontologists.
Recommended Citation
Paul Ullmann. "Dinosaur Molecules: Exploring how soft tissues and biologic molecules can persist in dinosaur bones" (2024). Randy Rasmussen Memorial Lecture Series. 4.
https://commons.und.edu/rr-lecture-series/4
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