A Genome From Mongolia

Dec 21, 2011

Researchers at BGI Shenzen say they have sequenced the first Mongolian genome, reports UPI. The sample came from a man who is said to be a 34^th generation descendant of Genghis Khan and a member of the Mongolian Royal Family, UPI adds.

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