Ancient DNA from 149 individuals at 11 sites in Gansu, China, dated to around 4,700–3,000 years ago, reveals human population history during early transcontinental exchanges of agriculture and technology, as well as contemporary social practices, at the large Mogou cemetery.

Cell Death Discovery, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41420-026-02990-7MAPK14/SLC7A11/GPX4 axis dysregulation drives podocyte ferroptosis via mediating glycerophospholipid metabolism