Could one clone an ancient Egyptian mummy?

To elucidate whether this unique source of ancient human remains can be used for molecular genetic analyses, 23 mummies were investigated for DNA content. One 2,400-yr-old mummy of a child was found to contain DNA that could be molecularly cloned in a plasmid vector. read more

If it were possible, and it is not with 2017 technology, what you would get would be a baby that was effectively the twin brother/sister of whoever the mummy was. read more

Molecular cloning of Ancient Egyptian mummy DNA. Pääbo S. Artificial mummification was practised in Egypt from approximately 2600 BC until the fourth century AD. Because of the dry Egyptian climate, however, there are also many natural mummies preserved from earlier as well as later times. read more