Mysterious Mummies of Nazca: Eyewitness Testimony
New book by Konstantin Korotkov
In 2017, strange mummies were found in Nazca, near the little town Palpa. They attracted wide attention and a lot of contradictory opinions. The author was lucky to be a part of this discovery and together with a team from Gaia Company was one of the first to see these mummies.
Researchers from different countries have been involved in the study of these mummies from the very beginning and have received irrefutable evidence of their authenticity.
The book presents the author’s impressions from his trips to Nazca, scientific facts, received mostly by Russian scientists, and different ideas – what would that mean? The book is intended for a wide range of people interested in new ideas, as well as professional scientists who need real evidence.
The Difficulties Of DNA Sequencing
One of the most difficult variables to control for in DNA sequencing is contamination, and it can come from a number of sources. Given the circumstances, our samples weren’t collected in the most sterile environment, therefore it can take some time to distinguish between DNA from those who came into contact with Maria, and actual DNA samples from her bone.
Once in the lab, the challenge is still not over. Aerosol contamination from solid or liquid particles can interfere, as well as improper handling, or cross contamination from previous sequencing. It’s a very delicate process, to say the least.
There are also various sequencing protocols based on different laboratories and their chosen methodologies. Before a lab begins their process, the sequencing must be based on a question, such as: “does this sample match the DNA of a primate?” or, “does this sample match the DNA of modern humans?” From there, the sample is compared to the specific DNA in question, and that one question can take months or even years to answer.
This is why we have made the costly and time-consuming decision to have multiple labs sequence Maria’s DNA – think of it like getting a second opinion from another doctor; with such sensitive material, we want to have the best information we can get.
