dna-authentication

Mary Vaughan, a geneticist, receives several messages including one from Dr. Reuben Montego about a remarkable Neanderthal specimen found in Sudbury, Ontario. Despite initial skepticism and personal turmoil, Mary agrees to travel to Sudbury to authenticate the specimen's DNA, recognizing the potential significance of the discovery. The chapter highlights Mary's internal conflict and the beginning of her involvement in a groundbreaking scientific investigation.