These medieval graves looked like family burials. DNA told a different story

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Ancient DNA shows that adults and children buried together in medieval Sweden were often not members of the same immediate family, suggesting that burial choices reflected more than biological kinship. The research also revealed early gender-based burial customs and uncovered the

Ancient DNA shows that adults and children buried together in medieval Sweden were often not members of the same immediate family, suggesting that burial choices reflected more than biological kinship. The research also revealed early gender-based burial customs and uncovered the This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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