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Unlocking the Secrets of Evolution: From Dinosaurs to Chickens and Beyond
Imagine possessing the DNA of a long-extinct species—could it be possible to bring it back to life? This fascinating premise has long captivated science fiction, most famously in the Jurassic Park franchise. However, the reality of cloning dinosaurs from ancient DNA faces insurmountable hurdles. DNA preserved in amber or other fossils degrades over millions of years, making successful cloning currently impossible. But evolution still holds another clue to understanding our prehistoric past: the living descendants of dinosaurs that walk among us—birds, especially chickens.