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Science News for July 17, 1998


New Knowledge From Old Dung

Researchers successfully isolated intact DNA from giant sloth droppings, providing insight into its diet and habits. The discovery uses a novel molecular-palaeontologic method to analyze the chemical reaction that protects DNA in dried dung.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateJul 17, 1998