Live Science July 14, 2026 • 21:22

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

By Kristina Killgrove

Researchers extracted DNA from long-dead animals that lived in South Africa during the last ice age, revealing that genetic material lasts longer in hot climates than was previously thought.

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

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