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Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa ‪—‬ much longer than previously thought

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By Kristina Killgrove
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A globe centered on Africa on a black background with colorful DNA double helixes. Researchers have extracted DNA from a 50,000-year-old tooth belonging to an African antelope, setting a record for the oldest DNA ever retrieved from sub-Saharan Africa, a new study reports.
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Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa ‪—‬ much longer than previously thought

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By Kristina Killgrove
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Researchers have extracted the oldest DNA from sub-Saharan Africa from an ancient antelope. | Credit: Alamy Researchers have extracted DNA from a 50,000-year-old tooth belonging to an African antelope, setting a record for the oldest DNA ever retrieved from sub-Saharan Africa, a new study reports.
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5 'extremely rare' iron shackles discovered in France highlight Celtic slave trade 2,300 years ago

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Two iron shackles. Archaeologists have found five pairs of iron shackles at a 2,300-year-old Celtic site in France ‪—‬ a discovery that suggests the small settlement was frequented by metalsmiths and slave traders.
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