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Chemistry for Dino Soft Tissue Fossilization

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Soft tissue blood vessels and cells from a Tyrannosaurus rex bone were discovered by Dr. Mary Schweitzer in 2004. Ever since, scientists have wondered how such soft tissues preserve into the fossil record. Finally, we have an answer, based on organic chemistry theory.

 

Below is a link to a recent news article that explains these ideas in layman’s terms. The article itself describes a recently published, peer-reviewed research paper:

 

https://phys.org/news/2023-05-dinosaur-tissues-deep.amp

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Moved to FOSSIL NEWS.  ;)

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23 hours ago, joshuavise said:

Loved it!  Congratulations on the success of your work!

 

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