3 ms·
130M years is a long time. What kept the protein for such a long time?
by nullnilvoid 10y ago
130M years is a long time. What kept the protein for such a long time?
- tomcam 10y agoSadly, nothing kept the protein. It's fossilized, just like everything else with the bird. The proteins are identified by their placement in the cells. The scientist mention they could be other microbes that they were fortunate enough to have the colors left for better context.