Should Hitler's Dna Have Been Studied – or Just Left Alone?
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The article discusses whether Hitler's DNA should have been studied or left alone, raising questions about the ethics of analyzing historical figures' genetic material.
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about 2 months ago
AFAIK we only have the DNA of one of his doubles. Otherwise one would have to get it from his grand/great-grand kids most of which are in the USA and have changed their last name. There were interviews with some of his grand kids but I don't know if it's on the internet. This was in the 90's.
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