Remains of astronomer Copernicus identified

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Nov. 21, 2008

Researchers matched DNA of skeletal remains found in a cathedral in Poland with hairs retrieved from one of Copernicus' books. Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton found in a church to hairs retrieved from one of the...

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