University of Liverpool Study Reveals Collagen Preservation in Mesozoic Fossils, Challenging Long-Standing Beliefs

University of Liverpool Study Reveals Collagen Preservation in Mesozoic Fossils, Challenging Long-Standing Beliefs

University of Liverpool Study Reveals Collagen Preservation in Mesozoic Fossils, Challenging Long-Standing Beliefs (IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has uncovered strong evidence that organic molecules, including collagen, can be preserved in Mesozoic fossils, challenging previous assumptions. Using advanced mass spectrometry and other techniques, the research team identified collagen in the hip bone of an Edmontosaurus. This discovery open…

Research Validates That Fossils Can Preserve Original Organic Materials

For decades, the prevailing belief within paleontological circles posited that the fossilization process invariably precluded the retention of organic molecules. It was widely accepted that the transition from living organism to fossil was marked by the destruction of the organic remnants that once constituted the biological entity. Yet, the recent study spearheaded by the University of Liverpool has fundamentally challenged this long-held asser…

An innovative study with Mesozoic fossils has revealed solid evidence that they can still preserve their original organic molecules, including those of dinosaur bones and teeth. ...