Scientists have extracted DNA from one of Leonardo da Vinci's works, potentially offering a glimpse into the genetic makeup ...

Researchers working on the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project believe the Renaissance Man left his DNA on the chalk drawing titled ...

In a New York City lab microbial geneticist Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe leaned over a fragile Renaissance drawing and gently ...

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da ...

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be ...

Although the results aren't conclusive, the technique used to gather the DNA represents a significant milestone in the study ...

An international team of scientists has, for the first time, applied a minimally invasive genetic analysis technique to ...

DNA analysis of cultural artifacts shows diverse biological profiles, but contamination and mixed signals complicate ...

Researchers report having collected DNA they believe to belong to the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci, offering new ...

Learn about the Leonardo DNA Project and the diverse biological traces that survive on the surface of historical artifacts.

At the Frost Art Museum, “Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits” features an intriguing collection of complex pieces referencing the genetic code of human and plant life. The Venezuelan artist’s work embraces ...