2022 research on medieval German Jewish DNA reveals genetic matches between modern DNA uploaders and 14th-century remains, suggesting shared population group, not direct family ties.

2022 research on DNA sequences of 33 medieval people in a German Jewish cemetery revealed many genetic matches between modern DNA uploaders and the 14th-century remains. Ancient DNA fragment sharing does not imply close family ties, but rather, it means the individuals belong to the same population group. DNA matches are exciting finds, but they don't necessarily provide direct family roots connections.

March 29, 2024
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