New evidence reveals that organic molecules, such as collagen, can survive in dinosaur fossils for tens of millions of years. The discovery, made by the University of Liverpool, challenges an established belief in paleontology that the fossilization process completely destroys these biological materials. Published on August 14, 2026, the research opens [...]
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Scientists at the University of Liverpool, using advanced analytical methods, have discovered surprisingly well-preserved collagen in dinosaur fossils dating back 66 million years.
New evidence reveals that organic molecules, such as collagen, can survive in dinosaur fossils for tens of millions of years. The discovery, made by the University of Liverpool, challenges an established belief in paleontology that the fossilization process completely destroys these biological materials. Published on August 14, 2026, the research opens [...]