6 Sep 2023
Fresh look at DNA of 5000-year-old 'Iceman'
It's a cold case that's sparked great mystery and intrigue for decades. Way back in 1991, hikers found a mummified body trapped in the ice of the Italian Alps - they had found Ötzi the Iceman, who lived over 5,300 years ago. A new study of ancient DNA extracted from Ötzi's pelvis suggests he still has some secrets to give up. Caroline Smith is Assistant Head, School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster, London.