Unexplained Change In Europeans' DNA 4000-5000 Years Ago Remains A Mystery

24/04/2013 15:27

24 April, 2013

MessageToEagle.com - A new study indicates that the genetic markers of this first pan-European culture, were suddenly replaced around 4500 years ago.

Scientists don't know why. A sudden genetic turnover that took place a few millennia ago remains unexplained. Ancient DNA recovered from a series of skeletons in central Germany up to 7500 years old has been used to reconstruct the first detailed genetic history of modern Europe. [Read more] ...