Researchers look for relatives of unidentified bodies
In 2016, maintenance on thewas halted when the remains of 36 unidentified people buried in the latter part of the 1800s were discovered below. They were exhumed and transferred to Texas State University, where dental samples were taken, then reinterred in 2021. Now, researchers at the, have released the first report with DNA findings about their race, geographic origins, diet, and more. Next year, you may be able to find out if they were related to you.
“DNA has yet to play a significant role in telling Texas history. This study will be one of the first to add new lines of evidence to that which is available to scholars.”, specifically, are shaped by a variety of environmental factors such as temperature and the composition of the water the person drank. These can offer clues as to where the person lived. For example, in North America, corn was the main ingredient in 1800s diets; in Europe and Asia, it was wheat and oats.
Early next year, there may be an opportunity for anyone to submit their saliva for DNA testing to see if they have any relation to the Oakwood people."My hope is for the final report to consider multiple lines of evidence," said Archer, who will conduct oral histories and ethnographic interviews in addition to the physical research. If the project gains approval from UConn's Institutional Review Board, saliva sample collection will begin in early 2024.
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