Ancient DNA from an Egyptian genome has been sequenced for the first time, revealing genetic links to the Fertile Crescent.

The ancient Egyptian potter lived about 4,500 years ago. It's hoped his DNA will open the way to a better understanding of the country's genetic history.Ancient Egypt went through a period of major ...

Ancient Egypt is a period of time that elicits great fascination and, even today, secrets from that era are continuing to be uncovered. For the first time, scientists have now been able to sequence ...