Scientists find T. rex blood vessels offering insight into dinosaur biology

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New research on a T. rex fossil reveals mineralized blood vessel structures, offering a rare glimpse into dinosaur biology. Scientists analyzed a fractured T. rex rib using advanced imaging and chemical analysis, identifying these structures as mineral casts likely formed from blood and soil minerals. This study opens new avenues for understanding dinosaur soft tissue and healing processes by examining fossilized injuries, potentially revealing more about their health and evolution.


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