DNA from Beethoven’s hair unlocks medical and family secrets

The analysis debunks myths and raises new questions.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 27, 2023 Ever since Ludwig van Beethoven's death, a cottage industry has aimed to understand his illnesses and the cause of his death at age 56. Joseph Karl Stieler, via Beethoven-Haus Bonn Now, an analysis of strands of Beethoven's hair has upended long-held beliefs about him. → Sign up for Science Times Get stories that capture the wonders of nature, the cosmos and the human body. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018