Wednesday, May 6, 2015

5,300-Year-Old Otzi The Iceman Yields Oldest Known Human Blood 




Researchers have found blood cells in the famous 5,300-year-old mummy found by hikers in the Austrian Alps years ago. A detailed analysis of his remains has also revealed that he would have  died a quick death from his wounds. Ötzi the Iceman’s blood is the oldest known to science.

Ötzi was a victim of homicide. Researchers say he suffered a quick, violent death that was over quickly but may not have been painless, National Geographic reports. He had an arrow wound, but his death probably came from a blow to the back of his head.

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