- New DNA analysis of the Turin Shroud indicates that about 40 per cent of the human genetic material found on the relic is from Indian lineages.
- Scientists suggest that the yarn used to create the shroud may have originated in ancient India's Indus Valley region.
- The study also identified DNA from a diverse array of animals, including domestic and wild species, alongside various plants such as carrots, peppers, and wheat.
- The presence of human skin bacteria, including Cutibacterium and Staphylococcus, confirms the shroud's extensive handling by numerous individuals over time.
- While the analysis offers valuable insights into the shroud's complex history and interactions with different populations, it was unable to determine the relic's age.
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