Oldest DNA Sequenced: The Ancient Egyptian Potter Who's Rewriting History
How the oldest complete Egyptian genome is revealing the genetic secrets of pyramid-era civilization
Scientists have pulled off something truly remarkable – they've successfully sequenced the complete genome of the oldest Egyptian DNA ever analyzed. This genetic time capsule belongs to a man who lived during one of history's most transformative and exciting periods: when the first pyramids were being constructed in ancient Egypt. What a time to be alive!
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