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Genomes from a medieval mass burial show Ashkenazi-associated hereditary diseases pre-date the 12th century.
Current biology : CB - 24 Oct 2022
Brace Selina, Diekmann Yoan, Booth Thomas, Macleod Ruairidh, Timpson Adrian, Stephen Will, Emery Giles, Cabot Sophie, Thomas Mark G, Barnes Ian
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We report genome sequence data from six individuals excavated from the base of a medieval well at a site in Norwich, UK. A revised radiocarbon analysis of the assemblage is consistent with these individuals being part of a historically attested episode of antisemitic violence on 6 February 1190 CE. We find that four of these individuals were closely related and all six have strong genetic affinities with modern...
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