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DNA Analysis of Shroud of Turin Reveals Diverse Genetic Traces

New DNA research on the Shroud of Turin has revealed the presence of genetic material from humans, animals, and plants, complicating its history and suggesting it was intensively used and moved over centuries. Earlier findings indicated approximately 40 percent of human DNA on the relic originated from Indian lineages.

31 Mar, 10:32 — 31 Mar, 10:32
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The IndependentMostly Factual156d ago

Shroud of Turin may have Indian origin, DNA analysis suggests

About 40 per cent of the human DNA found on Turin Shroud is from Indian lineages, scientists say

By Vishwam Sankaran

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First report: The Independent · 31 Mar, 10:32Full coverage: 2 · 5hWindow: 5h
The Independent31 Mar, 10:32First to report

Shroud of Turin may have Indian origin, DNA analysis suggests

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rzeczpospolita31 Mar, 15:35Latest update

Całun Turyński pełen DNA. Naukowcy odkrywają zaskakujące ślady

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