mtDNA from hair and nail clarifies the genetic relationship of the 15th century Qilakitsoq Inuit mummies

• Published in: American Journal of Physical Anthropology
• Main Authors: Gilbert, M Thomas P, Djurhuus, Durita, Melchior, Linea, Lynnerup, Niels, Worobey, Michael, Wilson, Andrew S, Andreasen, Claus, Dissing, Jørgen
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: Arctic; Greenland; Qilakitsoq; Sisters The; inuit
• Online Access: https://curis.ku.dk/portal/da/publications/mtdna-from-hair-and-nail-clarifies-the-genetic-relationship-of-the-15th-century-qilakitsoq-inuit-mummies(6b52afb0-9e44-11df-928f-000ea68e967b).html; https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.20602

Udgivelsesdato: 2007-Jun The 15th century Inuit mummies excavated at Qilakitsoq in Greenland in 1978 were exceptionally well preserved and represent the largest find of naturally mummified specimens from the Arctic. The estimated ages of the individuals, their distribution between two adjacent grave...