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.

Scientists may have extracted Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA from Renaissance artwork for first time

Some Y-chromosome DNA sequences from the “Holy Child” artwork and from a letter penned by one of Leonardo’s cousins appear to belong to a genetic grouping of people with a shared ancestry in Tuscany, ...
Scientific American

The Race to Find Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Just Took a Major Twist

Scientists have uncovered genetic evidence that they say may be linked to the Renaissance master, but some experts are more ...
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Environmental DNA: What is it and how can it help nature recovery?

One of the biggest challenges when working on nature recovery is getting an accurate picture of which species live where. As we seek to restore communities of life and enrich ecosystems, ...
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Scientists find a way to collect human DNA samples from skin cells shed into the air

In a breakthrough proof-of-concept test, scientists have managed to take human DNA samples from the air, which could have applications in forensic investigations. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is an ...