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WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

The new discovery could potentially help scientists solve the puzzle of the Tiwanaku civilization's disappearance.