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#917 Dale Greenwalt - Remnants of Ancient Life: The New Science of Old Fossils

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Deciphering Ancient Pigments: Challenges and Insights

The chapter explores the complexities of studying ancient pigments, focusing on the challenges and significance of analyzing them. It discusses the commonality of pigments in ancient biomolecules dating back millions of years and the techniques used to infer colors, particularly in melanin identification. Controversies surrounding color assignments and the insights into evolutionary behaviors through pigment analysis are also highlighted.

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