Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some

Scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance drawing called "Holy Child" that may have been created by Leonardo da Vinci, finding genetic similarities to material from a 1400s letter written by da Vinci's relative. However, experts debate whether da Vinci actually drew the sketch, making it uncertain whose DNA was recovered. Researchers hope to reconstruct da Vinci's complete genetic profile to authenticate his art and understand his exceptional abilities, but face obstacles since his remains were lost and access to family tombs remains restricted.