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His Ship Vanished in the Arctic 176 Years Ago. DNA Has Offered a Clue. – Port Elizabeth in the News

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His Ship Vanished in the Arctic 176 Years Ago. DNA Has Offered a Clue.: For the first time, researchers have identified the remains of a sailor from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition of the fabled Northwest Passage.
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DNA links Franklin expedition crew member to descendant for the first time: An incredible day for me and my family’ Canadian archeologists have used DNA analysis to identify the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor and to link him with his modern-day descendants. “The news …
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‘Kiss baby for me’: First use of DNA to link Franklin expedition sailor to descendant: Canadian archeologists have used DNA analysis to identify the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor and to link him with his modern-day descendants. “The news came by email and I was at work,” said …
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Armscor chief’s testimony at commission delayed: Advocate Viwe Notshe told the Zondo commission there were delays in the finalisation of the affidavits related to chief executive of Armscor Kevin Wakeford’s evidence.
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SIYA KOLISI’S BOOK OUT IN SEPTEMBER!: PORT Elizabeth-born rugby player Siya Kolisi has announced that his book, Rise, will be launched in September.
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PAUL NEWMAN: IPL suspension gives England head coach Chris Silverwood a selection dilemma… while Ollie Pope looks ready to come of age in the challenging year of Test cricket: The premature return of England’s IPL players means Silverwood should be able to pick from a near full strength squad for New Zealand Test series.
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Brutal and beautiful: On 24 April, as the warm sun rose over the breathlessly calm glassy ocean in Walker Bay, 250 brave athletes swam out from the New Harbour.
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Mashele wins NMB Half Marathon: WITH a blistering turn of pace in the final 500m, Precious Mashele dethroned reigning champion, Stephen Mokoka, to win his first national title in the half marathon, after crossing the line in 1:01.17 …
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