One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden ...
This photo provided by researchers in March 2023, shows the Stumpff Lock, from composer Ludwig van Beethoven, in a laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Germany.
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 ...
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 ...
Beethoven suffered from liver disease - possibly from his alcohol consumption - and hepatitis B, researchers found Beethoven had a likely genetic predisposition to liver disease and a hepatitis B ...
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 ...
Symphony No. 9, sometimes referred to as the Choral Symphony, was the capstone to Beethoven’s extraordinary career. In the ...
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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 ...