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Study reports oldest diagnosis of a genetic disease using DNA from a prehistoric individual

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The oldest diagnosis of a genetic disease using DNA from a prehistoric individual dated to more than 12,000 years ago has been reported in a study led by a researcher from the University of Coimbra (UC), published today.

RTP Notícias29 Jan

Study reports oldest diagnosis of a genetic disease using DNA from a prehistoric individual

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Ancient dna in Portugal

Study reports oldest diagnosis of a genetic disease using DNA from a prehistoric individual

Study reports oldest diagnosis of a genetic disease using DNA from a prehistoric individual