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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ludwig van Beethoven’s revolutionary Ninth Symphony is, without question, one of the greatest works in classical repertoire. “The Ninth is the culmination of Beethoven’s genius,” says Classic FM ...
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 ...