Are mysterious remains discovered in Chile's Atacama Desert proof of a tiny alien life form?
By Sarah Thompson
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In 2003, a 6-inch-long mummified body was found in La Noria, an abandoned mining town in the Atacama Desert. Scientists from several fields of study have examined photos, X-rays, and DNA samples from the remains and they all conclude there is no question the remains are human.
UFO enthusiasts have continued to promote alternative explanations and questions about these remains and some of the physical anomalies present.
An October 19, 2003, report published just weeks after the discovery in a Chilean news website tells a story that does not seem otherworldly. The remains were found by a treasure hunter and the discovery was photographed, with the photos shared free of charge with UFO enthusiasts.
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Sources
Genome Research Whole-genome sequencing of Atacama skeleton shows novel mutations linked with dysplasia
New York Times Chile and Its Scientists Protest Research on Tiny Mummy
La Estrella De Iquique (Chile) Hallazgo en La Noria: ¿Feto O Extraterrestre?
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