Genetics Unzipped: S6.13: Kings, car parks and consent: should we sequence DNA from human remains?
Posted by Kat Arney, on 29 June 2023
“Richard III was King of England from 1483 to 1485. There are some contemporary records. One talks about him having one shoulder higher than the other. So when we were excavating, we thought maybe we’ll find somebody with a spinal abnormality.“
Prof. Turi King
In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re venturing into ancient territory and archaeological digs, excavating the complex ethics of extracting and sequencing DNA from human remains. We chat to Prof. Turi King about her role uncovering the body King Richard III and who decides which research gets done.
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