Fossilised dinosaur bone with highlighted red blood cells

Scientists Discover Fossilised Red Blood Cells in 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bone

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Chemical analysis of a 115-million-year-old Aratasaurus bone has revealed the presence of heme, an organic compound essential for oxygen transport in blood. This discovery provides new insights into the preservation of biological materials in dinosaur fossils.

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