Thanks To Their DNA Samples
The remains of the two children offered new insights into the matter. Researchers learned more about the migration patterns during that period of time. Potter had stumbled upon the ancient remains, so the next thing to do was run them through tests. The DNA analysis proved to be exceptionally valuable.
A Closer Look At The Remains
They then handed the remains of the two babies to a team of scientists led by Justin Tackney of the University of Utah. The group had been entrusted with the difficult task of obtaining genetic material from their bones. To be specific, their goal was to look for mitochondria.