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Ancient graves and DNA uncover family bonds that went beyond genetics
- April 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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You probably have a member of your family that you're not related to by blood—a step-parent, an adopted cousin, your mom's best friend who you grew up calling your aunt. They're indisputably part of your family, but a DNA test wouldn't hint at your relationship. Archaeologists are finding that this holds true for families from thousands of years ago, too.
Originally published at Phys.org