O ̈tzi the iceman had receding hairline and dark skin tone, study reveals

Genome analysis reveals new physical details of mummified corpse found in ice of Italian AlpsDark eyes, receding black hair, few or no freckles and a darker skin tone. This is howO ̈tzi the iceman, the mummified corpse found trapped in the ice of the Italian Alps, would have looked while living.Researchers who conducted a higher-coverage analysis of the genome to learn more about O ̈tzi’s genetic history and the mummified man’s physical appearance have found genes associated with male-pattern baldness and darker skin tone.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Genetics Science Archaeology Italy Europe Forensic science World news Source Type: news