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

Earlier archeological evidence has shown trade links between Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as similarities in pottery-making ...

It's hoped his DNA will open the way to a better understanding of the country's genetic history.Ancient Egypt went through a period of major change between 4,500-4,800 years ago. This saw advances ...

DNA obtained from the remains of a man who lived in ancient Egypt around the time the first pyramids were built is providing ...

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

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