Historical Genomics

Brazil’s Supercentenarians: A Genetic Treasure

A new Viewpoint highlights an extraordinary Brazilian cohort of centenarians and supercentenarians whose admixed genomes, immune signatures and life histories may reveal protectiv… Jan 06, 2026

Genetics

Beethoven’s Hair DNA Reveals Hidden Secrets

Genetic sequencing of authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair—published in 2023—points to hepatitis B and inherited liver risk, overturns a lead-poisoning theory, and e… Dec 14, 2025

Genetics

Should Hitler’s DNA have been studied?

A recent surge in media attention over DNA taken from material linked to Adolf Hitler has renewed a difficult debate: when, and whether, scientists should interrogate the genomes … Nov 15, 2025

Articles about Historical Genomics

Brazil’s Supercentenarians: A Genetic Treasure

Beethoven’s Hair DNA Reveals Hidden Secrets

Should Hitler’s DNA have been studied?