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S6.12: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art

S6.12: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art

Update: 2023-06-15

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We’re taking a journey into the world of art and artefacts, unearthing the genetic secrets of long-dead legends like Da Vinci, Van Gogh and Beethoven.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

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S6.12: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art

S6.12: Da Vinci’s DNA: What happens when genetics meets art

Kat Arney