From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 50s
Scientists Find Dinosaur Blood Cells 115 Million Years Old
Scientists discovered red blood cells in dinosaur bones 115 million years old, challenging Jurassic Park's sci-fi predictions.
In brief
Scientists discovered red blood cells in dinosaur bones 115 million years old, challenging Jurassic Park's sci-fi predictions. Scientists found fossilized red blood cells in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones, proving ancient molecular preservation. Originally reported by Futurism.
Dinosaur Blood Cells Discovered
Scientists found red blood cells in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones from north-eastern Brazil.
Fossilized Blood Cells in Aratasaurus
The red blood cells were found in the hind leg bones of a carnivorous dinosaur called an Aratasaurus.
Molecular Echo of Ancient Biology
Researchers identified heme, the iron-containing molecule in blood, in the fossilized cells.
Controversy Over Findings
Biologist Mary Schweitzer questioned if the structures are actual red blood cells due to missing nuclear bulges.
Here's the gist
Scientists found fossilized red blood cells in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones, proving ancient molecular preservation.
