Unlocking Ice Age secrets through proteins

A new study introduces a molecular fingerprinting method using ancient proteins to identify extinct megafauna in Australia. By analyzing collagen from fossil bones, researchers have established unique markers for iconic species like giant kangaroos, marsupial tapirs, and wombat-like creatures, enabling more precise dating of fossils and offering new insights into the interactions between humans and Australia’s lost giants.

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