- DNA analysis has positively identified an atomic bomb victim, Kajiyama Hatsue, from hair samples in Hiroshima.
- The identification was made at the request of Hatsue's family, who compared her DNA with that of her younger sister.
- This marks the first time remains have been identified using hair samples held at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
- The identification was made at the request of Hatsue's family, who compared her DNA with that of her younger sister.
- This marks the first time remains have been identified using hair samples held at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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DNA analysis ID'd Hiroshima atomic bomb victim, Kajiyama Hatsue, from hair samples. Family comparison with her sister confirmed the match. A first for remains identification at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. #Hiroshima #DNA #identification
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251216_03/#summary
Date: Dec. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-16
Created: 2025/12/16 07:40
Updated: 2025/12/16 22:36
Last Read: 2025/12/16 22:36