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Iceman mummy relatives found…

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The Tyrol region of Austria  contains at  least 19 males who share the same ancestors as Ötzi the Iceman.  identified by a particular and uncommon genetic mutation he carried.   Genetic sequencing is providing a new avenue to history,  one that will no doubt provide more than a few surprises.

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October 18, 2013 at 11:57 pm

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