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Scientists Discover Ancient Human DNA Hidden in Cave Walls for Thousands of Years


Ancient DNA from cave walls offers clues to prehistoric visitors’ sex and ancestry, potentially allowing scientists to investigate who used these spaces without disturbing archaeological deposits.

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