1,000-year-old Mesoamerican mummy from Mexico reveals ancient human gut microbiome
The remarkably well-preserved remains of a man who died in central Mexico around 1,000 years ago have revealed…
DNA reveals diseases that decimated Napoleon’s army during the 1812 retreat from Russia
A team of researchers has uncovered the first direct genetic evidence identifying two infectious diseases that caused the…
Neanderthal genes linked to rare brain-skull disorder, study finds
A recent study shows that Neanderthal DNA from ancient times can cause a neurological condition known as Chiari…
Mad emperor Caligula had surprising medical knowledge, new research reveals from ancient Roman texts
Emperor Caligula is best known for his cruelty and eccentricities—the Roman emperor who allegedly promoted his horse to…