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DNA has an expiration date. But proteins are revealing secrets about our ancient ancestors we never thought possible.

The moment a creature dies, its DNA begins to break down. Half of it degrades every 521 years on average. By about 6.8 million years, even under ideal preservation conditions in cold, stable ...

Under pressure: How a synchrotron helped reveal hidden differences in our DNA packaging

What happens when you squeeze DNA? Can pressure reveal something about how our genetic material is packed, protected, and ...