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From New Scientist: Richard III identification may not be as certain as the researchers claim.

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Feb 5 '13, 07:44

they have a good point here. mitochondrial DNA is not usually used to identify individuals because it doesn't vary that much, especially if you're in the same geographic region.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23132-leicesters-winter-made-glorious-by-richard-iii.html (www.newscientist.com)

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But are they certain they're not certain? -- nm - Was Bar Was Feb 5, 07:48

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