Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA may be hiding in his artwork, researchers say

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci's artwork

Scientists are swabbing art and letters to uncover Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork

Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level.

Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA may be hiding in his artwork, researchers say

Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s elusive DNA.

Scientists unlock the Da Vinci code by examining one of his artworks

Red chalk drawing called Holy Child that has been examined by scientists could hold the key to the legendary historical figure

With the lightest touch, scientists search da Vinci's art for DNA

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da Vinci's DNA.

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. But they cannot definitively link the genetic material, nor the sketch, to Leonardo