News (Ancient) Pompeii victim’s genome successfully sequenced for first time

 

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Although the experts sequenced DNA from a man and a woman, they were only able to sequence the entire genome from the man’s remains. Photograph: Serena Viva

The genome of a victim of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius over the ancient city of Pompeii has been sequenced for the first time, scientists have revealed, shedding new light on the health and diversity of those who lived in the Roman empire at the time of the disaster.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/26/pompeii-victim-genome-successfully-sequenced-first-time
 
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