A DNA investigation into the Shroud of Turin has uncovered a striking genetic match linked to the scientist who gathered the samples nearly five decades ago, rather than providing evidence identifying the cloth's original occupant.
The findings, published in Scientific Reports on 9 July 2026, complicate attempts to establish whether the linen was used to wrap Jesus after his crucifixion. The researchers identified genetic material from several individuals, suggesting that centuries of handling have left the cloth with a mixture of biological traces.
