Ancient DNA Stories

Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research: Who decides for the dead?
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

Funders and research institutions need to understand that the time taken to build community partnerships with living descendant communities is an esse...

DNA identifies two bacterial killers that brought down Napoleon’s army
Amina Wako  |  Oct 28, 2025

While history has long credited Russia’s harsh winter and fierce resistance for decimating Napoleon’s forces, new evidence suggests the French emperor...

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in time of human migration
The Conversation  |  Mar 15, 2025

It is especially rewarding to see the genetic evidence aligning with the archaeological record.

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