Mystery Over Copernicus' Remains Nears End

Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 13:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Researchers said they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books.

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