DNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden history

ScienceDaily
Aug 4, 2026, 5:49 am165 pts
DNA traces in the Shroud of Turin reveal a remarkable mixture of human lineages, microbes, plants, animals, and coral accumulated through centuries of handling and travel. The findings do not prove its age or authenticity, but they expose a hidden biological history preserved in the famous cloth.

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