Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair ...
One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden ...
Beethoven's deafness linked to toxic exposure, a new study suggests. NEW YORK, May 7: Two centuries after Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his groundbreaking Ninth Symphony, a discovery from his hair ...
To what extent are exceptional human achievements influenced by genetic factors? This question, dating back to the early days of human genetics, seems to be easier to address today as modern molecular ...
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An international team of researchers has turned to genetic science to probe the roots of musical genius, using none other than Ludwig van Beethoven as a case study. Nearly two centuries after the ...
A team of researchers tested Beethoven’s DNA for beat synchronization ability, a trait related to musicality. While Beethoven’s polygenic score was unremarkable compared to the general ...
Researchers sequenced Beethoven's genome to better understand his underlying health conditions. Just five locks of hair provided the basis for the research. Liver disease helped contribute to his ...
A team of researchers tested Beethoven’s DNA for beat synchronization ability, a trait related to musicality. While Beethoven’s polygenic score was unremarkable compared to the general population, the ...