GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: DNA Link Between Modern Vines And Fruit Named In Bible

Image shows ancient local grapevine seeds, undated photo. They were found in the Negev Desert, Israel. Note: Licensed content. (Prof Guy Bar-Oz, The University of Haifa/Newsflash) Image shows ancient local grapevine seeds, undated photo. They were found in the Negev Desert, Israel. Note: Licensed content. (Prof Guy Bar-Oz, The University of Haifa/Newsflash)
Copyrights: Prof Guy Bar-Oz, The University of Haifa/Newsflash

08 May 2023
Scientists have discovered a genetic link between modern grapes and varieties cultivated in Biblical times. The extraordinary discovery came as experts from Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa in Israel studied ancient grape seeds found at an ancient site. The seeds - found at...