A 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth's three-dimensional genome was reconstructed from well-preserved fur, offering new perspectives on ancient DNA samples.
The study reveals that the mammoth's exceptional preservation was due to Siberia's dry and cold winters, which dehydrated the body, preventing microbial colonization.
Examining a small skin sample revealed intact skin cells and organized chromosomes in the mammoth's hair follicles, shedding light on its gene activity during life.
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