Scientists have sequenced the oldest genome ever found in Italy, belonging to a 17,000-year-old toddler with blue eyes.
In a remarkable find, researchers have sequenced the oldest known genome in Italy, providing insights into life from 17,000 years ago through a toddler’s remains and revealing details about human migration after the Ice Age.
According to the study, this ancient toddler offers important insights into a life stage that was “not yet fully understood” during that period. The boy, with his dark skin, curly hair, and blue eyes, likely resembled many others within the region’s contemporary population. Based on the length of his femur, his height was estimated to be approximately 82 centimeters. Analysis of his dental and skeletal remains indicated that he was approximately 16 months old when he died.
Moreover, the analysis of his teeth provided researchers with insights into the child’s fetal development. Evidence suggests that the child experienced nine episodes of stress in utero, potentially caused by malnutrition or illness. It is possible that the mother faced health challenges during her pregnancy.
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