Ancient DNA has revealed links between the cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...

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The individual lived 4,500 years ago, and his genome is offering new insights into ancient Egyptians and the lives they led.

CRISPR-based technologies will be used for customised treatments. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has partnered with the ...

Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ...

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Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers sequenced ...