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FA wrote:
Hi All,

I recently got a piece of amber with 2 insects inside (Aprox. 50 Million years old according to the seller), after close inspection it got me thinking.

It appears to me that one of the insects is full of possibly blood.

If that\'s the case couldn\'t this possibly contain some extracts of DNA of some extinct species from about 50 Millions ago?

I\'m not an expert and I can\'t even say if the kind of insect is one that consumes blood. I would like to hear the opinion of one expert about this.

I attached some pictures.

I look forward for your feedback.

Thank you!