Max Planck
New High-Coverage Ötzi Genome Points to High Level of Anatolian Ancestry
High-coverage sequencing of the Tyrolean iceman Ötzi's genome has given new insights into his ancestral origins and appearance.
Ancient DNA Study Points to Societal Patterns in Neolithic Europe
Researchers teased out social interactions in a Neolithic community with the help of genetic profiles for 110 ancient individuals from two large pedigrees in France.
Sequencing Study Shines Light on Population Dynamics Spanning Copper Age in Western Eurasia
Researchers retraced the history of farming and pastoralist populations in western Eurasia with ancient sequences for 135 Neolithic, Copper Age, and Early Bronze Age individuals.
Epilepsy Subtypes Linked to Rare Variants, Related Genes
Researchers got a look at the pathology and mechanisms behind three epilepsy subtypes by analyzing genes with higher-than-usual rates of rare variants in affected individuals.
Ancient Human DNA Isolated From 20K-Year-Old Deer Tooth Pendant Sheds Light on Owner
A new, nondestructive technique to isolate DNA from bones and teeth could help recover genetic information from ancient artifacts.