Stone Age Chewing Gum Identifies DNA of Ancient Female


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A study published in Nature Communications showed the genetic story of the ancient female who lived around 3,700 B.C. through a chewing gum that measured 1 cm. Scientists named her Lola.

Based on the article from National Geographic, it was the first time that the researchers were able to reconstruct a complete human genome from centuries ago without physical remains.

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