Scientists Recovered 22,000-Year-Old Human DNA From Cave Dirt

Researchers at the University of Vienna extracted nuclear DNA from sediment in Spain's El Mirón Cave, revealing genetic data from individuals who lived 22,000 years ago. The sample, weighing only a few grains of rice, contained no physical remains. The findings suggest these ancient inhabitants belonged to a western ancestry group with dark skin, hair, and eyes, providing crucial genetic information from a period with extremely rare skeletal evidence.

Source: Scientists Recovered 22,000-Year-Old Human DNA From Cave Dirt — ScienceAlert

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