DNA analysis

9,500-year-old chewing gum reveals ancient humans suffered from ‘notable’ diseases

Debi Johnson

Researchers recently spent some time chewing over prehistoric pieces of gum found in Sweden. Their analysis revealed the diverse diet ...

Octopus DNA seems to confirm scientists’ theory about a long-standing geological mystery

Daisy Hips

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DNA sleuths retrace journey of 2,000-year old corpse found in the U.K.

Daisy Hips

A man born 2,000 years ago in Russia ended up buried in England — and researchers think they’ve finally figured ...