Decoding Ancient Genomes: Turner Syndrome Unveiled in Prehistoric Remains

Exploring Genetic & Gender Diversity in Ancient Societies through Novel Computational Techniques

Turner syndrome, a genetic condition marked by the absence of one X chromosome, has been identified in a prehistoric individual dating back 2,500 years, pioneering a breakthrough in the study of ancient genetic diversity. Published in Communications Biology¹, the research, led by co-authors Kakia Anastasiadou and Rick Schulting, utilized a novel computat…