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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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