Shroud of Turin DNA study sheds new light on artefact’s history

• 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.

IN FULL

Shroud of Turin may have Indian origin, DNA analysis suggests