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Scientists have successfully recovered what may be Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a centuries-old red chalk drawing, marking a breakthrough that could unlock secrets about one of history's greatest minds. The discovery, published in a bioRxiv preprint, represents the culmination of a decade-long international effort to identify the Renaissance master's genetic signature. If verified, the DNA could not only authenticate disputed artworks but potentially reveal biological traits underlying da Vinci's extraordinary genius - particularly his seemingly superhuman ability to perceive motion and light with remarkable precision. Secretum: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Anatomy of the Soul The Mysteries Of The Mortal Remains Of Genii: Da Vinci The Holy Child Drawing Yields Genetic Clues In April 2024, microbial geneticist Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe