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 ...

Big Y‑700 DNA test linking Scots to ancient clan ancestry

Thousands of global Scots are using the Big Y‑700 DNA test to uncover clan ancestry, confirm deep Scottish roots and spark emotional journeys ...

Traces of Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA May Have Been Discovered on a Red Chalk Drawing Called Holy Child

Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance ...