Scientists tease DNA from eggshell of extinct birds

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 19:28 in Paleontology & Archaeology

In a world first, scientists in Australia announced on Wednesday they had extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds, including iconic giants such as the moa and elephant bird.

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