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CT scans of Egyptian mummies reveal oldest known cases of breast cancer and multiple myeloma
An international team has discovered the world’s oldest known cases of breast cancer and multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer). The discoveries were made by conducting CT scans of two mummies found in the pharaonic necropolis of Qubbet … Continue reading
‘Residual echo’ of ancient humans in scans may hold clues to mental disorders
Researchers have produced the first direct evidence that parts of our brains implicated in mental disorders may be shaped by a ‘residual echo’ from Neanderthal DNA in our genomes. Evidence from MRI scans suggests that such ancient genetic variation may … Continue reading
‘Residual echo’ of ancient humans in scans may hold clues to mental disorders
Researchers have produced the first direct evidence that parts of our brains implicated in mental disorders may be shaped by a ‘residual echo’ from Neanderthal DNA in our genomes. Evidence from MRI scans suggests that such ancient genetic variation may … Continue reading