Genetic detectives ID microbes suspected of slowly ruining humanity's treasures

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 11:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A new study of the microbial settlers on old paintings, sculptures, and other forms of art charts a potential path for preserving, restoring, and confirming the geographic origin of some of humanity's greatest treasures.

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