Science

Genetic causes of bone tumours discovered in 1,000-year-old Irish skeletons

Studies on bodies of two men buried in Co Donegal reveal disease mutation

The tibia and fibula bones of a 1,000-year-old male with bone tumours found in an ancient graveyard in Co Donegal.
The tibia and fibula bones of a 1,000-year-old male with bone tumours found in an ancient graveyard in Co Donegal.
Kevin O'Sullivan
Mon Dec 05 2022 - 11:43 • 3 MIN READ

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Kevin O'Sullivan

Kevin O'Sullivan

Kevin O'Sullivan is Environment and Science Editor and former editor of The Irish Times