Archeology
Unexpected secret of famous mausoleum in Ireland
A royal dynasty but separate themselves with incestuous marriages.
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Medicine - Health
The truth behind the 'jaw-dropping' disease haunted European royalty for 4 centuries
Members of the Habsburg family almost all suffer from this syndrome, when their jaws become extremely large, making it difficult to eat.
Archeology
Like the famous ancient people extinct because of incest?
DNA analysis from fossil toe bones of the Neanderthal woman, dating back to 50,000 years, shows that signs of inbreeding may have been common in these ancient generation…
Archeology
Incest has happened 'like a meal' in ancient times?
Fossils dating back to 100,000 years found in Hua Jia Dao, northern China show that the ancient incest seems to be very common.
Biology
'Incest' insects
Scientists have discovered that cotton mealybug (Icerya purchasi) has a very special sex life related to bloodline. Females are able to fertilize their eggs without mati…
Animal world
Albino gorilla is a product of incest
The only gorilla that has ever been turned around in the world was born due to the incestuous marriage between its parents, according to a new study.
Animal world
Birds know how to avoid 'incest'
A study helps scientists discover the secret to helping seabirds avoid their relatives during the search for mates to mate. Until recently many scientists still thought…