Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA Reconstruct

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Leonardo DNA Project

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Leonardo da Vinci's DNA: Researchers confirm Y chromosome shared by six living family descendants

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New book documents an elaborate family tree tracing back to 1331 , spanning 21 generations and involving more than 400 individuals.

Authors identify 15 direct male-line descendants related genealogically to both Leonardo 's father and to his half-brother, Domenico Benedetto .

DNA testing revealed that segments of the Y chromosome matched across these men, confirming the genetic continuity of the Da Vinci male line.

A ' Unicorn Dragon' drawing of rare expressive intensity may be attributed to Leonardo .

The book suggests Leonardo may have intuited concepts we now call "epigenetic" The book's premiere presentation is scheduled for May 22, 2025 , at the Vinci Theater .

The project's scientific ambitions remain paramount.

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