Pharaoh unusual appearance suggests two defective genes
Female characteristics and the elongated head of ancient Egypts King Akhenaten may be attributed to two genetic defects called craniosynostosis syndrome, and excess aromatic said Yale School of Medicine dermatology Professor Irwin Braverman, MD Because there is no mummy of Akhenaten, Braverman used only Pharaoh of ancient works of art in its diagnosis. He presented his theories at the Annual Conference 14 Historical Clinicopathological (CPC) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.Akhenaten, Pharaoh of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty with the start of practice attributed to the worship of one God, the father of six children. He was often represented in the sculptures and carvings with a thin neck, elongated head, large buttocks, breasts, and even a prominent belly,
suggesting pregnancy. It may be possible to confirm the diagnosis, Braverman said, by performing genetic tests on the five relevant mummies of Akhenatens relatives. The DNA extracted from bone marrow showed the presence of genetic abnormalities, he said.Akhenaten women physical properties are still not fully understood, but Braverman urges Egyptologists to explore his theory. In 1997, Braverman developed a class that is now required at Yale and over a dozen medical schools, medical students to practice their observation skills. Students observe, describe very detailed works of art in a museum, and then what they saw. This technique has been shown to improve the skills of observation in the diagnosis of the patient. Yale.