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

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be ...
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Scientists extract DNA from drawing that could connect to Leonardo da Vinci

Researchers from the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project are working with a sketch that might have been drawn by the master.
La Brújula Verde

Possible DNA of Leonardo da Vinci extracted from some of his works of art

An international team of scientists has, for the first time, applied a minimally invasive genetic analysis technique to ...
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Could Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Be Hiding Inside One of His Renaissance Sketches?

Scientists have discovered male human DNA on a chalk drawing that may have been created by the famous artist and scientist.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Discovered? 500-Year-Old Disputed Drawing May Preserve Genetic Material Linked to Renaissance Artist

Researchers report having collected DNA they believe to belong to the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci, offering new ...
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New DNA tests reveal hidden biological traces on Renaissance art

DNA analysis of cultural artifacts shows diverse biological profiles, but contamination and mixed signals complicate ...