Tag: Arctic expedition
DNA Analysis Reveals Identity of Cannibalized Captain in Doomed Arctic Expedition
A recent DNA analysis has revealed the identity of Captain James Fitzjames, a Royal Navy officer who disappeared during the ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition led by Sir John Franklin in the mid-1800s. The expedition,...
Discovering Deep-Sea Microbes in Arctic Expedition for Future Antibiotics
Beneath the icy waters of the Arctic lies a potential treasure trove of novel antibiotics, according to recent research findings. Microbes dwelling in the depths of the Arctic Ocean have been found to produce...