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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony rang out in a Vienna concert hall for the first time almost exactly two ...
Neuroscientists have uncovered a new mechanism for memory formation, and it involves changes in the structure of your DNA. If you were asked to picture a molecule of DNA, chances are you would ...
Could your dog be predisposed to a fatal disease? Is your new shelter pup part beagle or boxer? Many pet owners seek answers to these questions, and as a result, direct-to-consumer dog DNA testing ...
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Discover the German and English text to one of the great anthems of all time, ‘Ode to Joy’ – the triumphant choral climax of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The German composer then set the text to a ...