Living descendant of Sitting Bull confirmed by analysis of DNA from the legendary leader’s hair.

A man’s claim to be the great-grandson of legendary Native American leader Sitting Bull has been confirmed using DNA extracted from Sitting Bull’s scalp lock. This is the first time ancient DNA has been used to confirm a familial relationship between living and historical individuals.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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