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Forensic science meets ancient art—inside the quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA

Researchers are using cutting‑edge DNA techniques to hunt for genetic evidence in centuries‑old artworks in an effort to better understand the genius of Leonardo da Vinci

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Scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci for the first time, but they don't know if the genetic material actually belongs to the Italian scholar, Live Science reports.

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Researchers assure that they have succeeded in extracting DNA from Leonardo da Vinci from one of the works attributed to him. I subscribe to the Infos to be done Don't miss The research on Leonardo da Vinci, artist and inventor of genius, continues unceasingly. Researchers have recently been interested in a sketch with red chalk called "Saint Enfant", which is often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. This sketch representing a slightly inclined he…

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Scientific American broke the news in on Friday, January 23, 2026.
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