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Scientists recover DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing - and it could shed light on his genius

Scientists have recovered a sample of DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing that could belong to the Renaissance polymath. In April 2024, researchers working with the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project ...
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Art Sleuths May Have Recovered Traces Of Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA From One Of His Drawings

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...
Wired

Traces of Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA May Have Been Discovered on a Red Chalk Drawing Called Holy Child

Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance genius. Historical artifacts can accumulate DNA from the environment and ...
Live Science

Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some

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Daily Mail

The REAL Da Vinci code: Scientists recover DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing – and it could shed light on his genius

Scientists have recovered a sample of DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing that could belong to the Renaissance polymath. In April 2024, researchers working with the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project ...