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Ancient Egyptian Skulls Reveal Early Cancer Treatments

Researchers have discovered thin cuts on two ancient Egyptian skulls, suggesting possible early attempts at cancer treatment around 4,000 years ago. The findings, published in Frontiers in Medicine, highlight the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egyptians and suggest that cancer may have been more prevalent in antiquity than previously thought.

1 year ago•Source: Euronews

Ancient DNA Reveals Identities of WWII Executed Civilians in Adele

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Ancient DNA Reveals Identities of WWII Executed Civilians in Adele

Researchers from the Foundation for Research and Technology–Hellas have identified 18 civilians executed in Adele, Rethymnon during World War II using ancient DNA analysis. This pioneering study, published in Forensic Science International: Genetics, utilized low-coverage genome sequencing and anthropological methods to achieve molecular identification, providing closure for the victims' families and contributing to historical and cultural understanding.

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