Did Da Vinci’s Vision Shape His Art?

Was Leonardo da Vinci’s artistic brilliance shaped by his DNA? 🧬

Alex Dainis breaks down how scientists are investigating whether the Renaissance master had strabismus, a slight misalignment of the eyes that may have enhanced his depth perception and shaped his artistic vision. To find out, researchers are sequencing DNA from known living relatives to verify his remains and build a genetic family tree. If confirmed, they could analyze specific genetic markers tied to visual processing. This also raises an important ethical debate. Even if modern technology can decode da Vinci’s genome, should we do it without his explicit consent?