Summary:
- This article discusses a new technique called "Nanopore Sequencing" that can be used to quickly and accurately analyze the DNA of ancient organisms.
- The researchers were able to extract and sequence DNA from a 1.9 million-year-old rhino fossil, providing insights into the evolutionary history of this species.
- This breakthrough in ancient DNA analysis could lead to a better understanding of the origins and evolution of many extinct species, including early human ancestors.