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DNA from Beethoven's hair

Details: Category: Latest; Created: Friday, 24 March 2023 17:13; Last Updated: Friday, 24 March 2023 17:16; Published: Friday, 24 March 2023 17:13; Written by Nancy Kiser

The researchers compared Beethoven’s DNA to that of people living today who share a 16th-century ancestor with the composer, per the Washington Post. Their Y chromosomes didn’t match, suggesting one of Beethoven’s direct ancestors had a child outside of marriage, per the publication. Click here to read the entire story in smithsonianmag dot com.