Old proteins tell tales of historical artifacts and the people who touched them

(American Chemical Society) 'Dead men tell no tales' is a common saying, but according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the old proteins on historical artifacts, such as manuscripts and clothing, can tell quite a yarn.

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