Leonardo da Vinci has at least six living heirs, according to the latest genetic studies on the Renaissance genius's possible family tree.
Italian researchers have announced another step forward in the 'hunt' for the DNA of Leonardo and his living heirs: six possible descendants of the Renaissance genius have been examined.
The analysis has revealed that portions of the Y chromosome, used for individual recognition, coincide with each other, thus confirming the genetic continuity of the male line of the da Vinci family, at least starting from the 15th generation.
The latest update of thirty years of research can be found in the volume 'Genìa Da Vinci', edited by the leonardist Alessandro Vezzosi and the historian Agnese Sabato.
The volume documents a family tree that dates back to 1331, spans 21 generations and involves over 400 individuals.
