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Scientific DNA analysis of holy relics

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Latest: DNA sequencing uncovers centuries‑long biological record on Shroud of Turin

Mid‑July 2026 a genome‑sequencing study of the Shroud of Turin reported DNA from at least 14 individuals and a wide array of plant, animal and marine taxa; human markers were roughly 40 % Indian and 55 % Middle‑Eastern,