Genetics Unzipped: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art
Posted by Kat Arney, on 15 June 2023
“In an attempt to fight modern-day art forgery, researchers have been developing techniques that involve using DNA to tag pieces of art”
Dr Kat Arney
In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re taking a journey into the world of art and artefacts, extracting DNA from paintings, hair and even chewing gum, and unearthing the genetic secrets of long-dead legends like Da Vinci, Van Gogh and Beethoven.
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