Leonardo Da Vinci’s Y Chromosome Shared by Living Family Descendants
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Researchers analyzed Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from his remains to identify his Y chromosome, which was found to be shared by living male descendants, sparking discussion on the significance and implications of this discovery.
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The age of coming of women in my country was 15 years old. I think it was common in Latin America. The age of consent is now 16 yo. In Colombian is 14 yo, I think.
"15 direct male-line descendants related genealogically to both Leonardo's father and to his half-brother"