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Sequencing the genome of a Pompeii resident and solving a 2,000 year old mystery
Monday May 30, 2022. 12:48 PM , from BoingBoing
Engadget has an interesting piece (by way of the New York Times) about a joint team of researchers from Italy, Denmark, and the US who recently sequenced the genome of one of ancient Pompeii's most well-preserved skeletal inhabitants. You've likely seen the iconic photo of his skeletal remains, lying in the corner of his dining room, like he just sat there until he was overcome by deadly clouds of volcanic gasses. — Read the rest
https://boingboing.net/2022/05/30/sequencing-the-genome-of-a-pompeii-resident-and-solving-a-2000-yea...
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