Researchers discover a world of DNA and bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci drawings


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Analysing the microbiome of several Leonardo da Vinci drawings revealed a surprising dominance of bacteria over fungi. Photo: AFP

The drawings of Leonardo da Vinci hold many mysteries, even 500 years after they were first sketched.

While some offer clues as to the identity of the Renaissance master's models, others have been found to contain some more surprising things.

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