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The da Vinci bloodline is unlocking the genius’s genetic secrets

Science Daily · May 4, 2026, 12:46 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

After centuries of mystery, scientists are edging closer to uncovering Leonardo da Vinci’s biological secrets. A massive 30-year effort has mapped his family across 21 generations, identified living male descendants, and even confirmed shared DNA markers that stretch back to the Renaissance. Meanwhi

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