#ancient-genomes

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fromNature
2 months ago

This ancient pathogen became deadlier when humans started wearing wool

The emergence of louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF) aligns with the rise of wool use, linking ancient fashion trends to disease spread.
fromNature
3 months ago

Ancient DNA poses puzzle of why Phoenicians spread culture but not their genes

Despite the Phoenician civilization's extensive cultural influence, a comprehensive study of ancient genomes reveals that Punic people had no ancestral ties to their Middle Eastern origins.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
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