Unexpected food DNA found on cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus, study reveals
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“Researchers recently identified food DNA on the Shroud of Turin — a finding that suggests the burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ may have been contaminated over time.”
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Multiple web search results report that a new study found DNA from vegetables and grains on the Shroud of Turin, suggesting potential contamination over time. This is reported by multiple independent web sources.
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— Bioarchaeology (osteoarchaeology, osteology or palaeo-osteology) in Europe describes the study of biological remains from archaeological sites. In the United States it is the scientific study of human…
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— A bird strike (sometimes called birdstrike, bird ingestion (for an engine), bird hit, or bird aircraft strike hazard (BASH)) is a collision between a flying animal (usually a bird, occasionally bat) a…
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“In a preprint study published in March on bioRxiv, a group of international researchers analyzed DNA traces from 1978 samples taken from the relic.”
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Two distinct web search results confirm that a preprint study published in March on bioRxiv analyzed DNA traces from 1978 samples taken from the Shroud of Turin.
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— The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the imprint of the image of a man, and is believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus. Despite conclusive scientific evidence from three ra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fringe_theories_about_the_Shro…
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— The House of Savoy (Italian: Casa Savoia, French: Maison de Savoie, Arpitan: Mêson de Savouè) is a royal house (formally a dynasty) that was established in 1003 in the historical region of Savoy, whic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Savoy
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— The Shroud of Turin (Italian: Sindone di Torino), also known as the Holy Shroud (Italian: Sacra Sindone), is a length of linen cloth that bears a faint image of the front and back of a naked man. Beca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_of_Turin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_of_Turin
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“Scientists identified plant traces by sequencing microscopic DNA fragments found in dust and fibers collected from the Shroud, rather than discovering visible food remains.”
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The claim specifies that plant traces were identified by sequencing microscopic DNA fragments found in dust and fibers, rather than visible food remains. While the general theme of DNA analysis of dust/fibers is present in the context of the web search results, the specific phrasing distinguishing 'sequencing microscopic DNA fragments' from 'visible food remains' is not independently corroborated by multiple sources, making it difficult to confirm beyond the context provided by the initial search results.
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“They found a host of different species, with carrot and bread wheat the most dominant.”
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The claim states that the DNA analysis found multiple plant species, with carrot and bread wheat being the most dominant. While the web search results confirm the identification of multiple species and highlight carrot and bread wheat, the specific quantification of them being the 'most dominant' is not independently corroborated by multiple sources.
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— Well-known wheat species and hybrids include the most widely grown common wheat (T. aestivum), spelt, durum, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan or Kamut.Wheat is grown on a larger area of land than any othe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat
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— The most common crop plants such as wheat, maize and soybean have already been made more resilient to water scarcity through selective breeding. Choosing plants with greater root depth helps them find…
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— DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule found inside every cell in almost every living thing. It helps cells make proteins, which they need to survive, and it facilitates reproduction.
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“Carrot (Daucus carota) was the most prominent plant DNA signal, accounting for about 30.9% of identified plant sequences, and the study said the DNA was more similar to cultivated carrot varieties.”
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The claim regarding carrot accounting for a specific percentage (30.9%) and similarity to cultivated varieties is supported by the context of the web search results, which detail the findings of the study. The evidence points to this specific finding being reported across multiple search snippets.
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— The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable, typically orange in colour, though heirloom variants including purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist, all of which are do…
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— A carrot is a vegetable.
Carrot may also refer to:
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— Scott Christopher Thompson (born February 25, 1965), known professionally as Carrot Top, is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his use of prop comedy.
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“About 11.6% of identified plant sequences were assigned to Triticum aestivum, or bread wheat.”
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The claim that bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) accounted for about 11.6% of identified plant sequences is supported by the context of the web search results detailing the study's findings, indicating this specific percentage was reported.
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— Bread is a baked food product made from water, flour, and often yeast. It is a staple food across the world, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Throughout recorded history and around the worl…
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— The Eucharist ( YOO-kər-ist; from Koine Greek: εὐχαριστία, romanized: eucharistía, lit. 'thanksgiving'), also called Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament or the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite, co…
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““Other cereals found encompassed durum wheat (Triticum durum), einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum), maize (Zea mays) and rye (Secale cereale),” the study noted.”
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The web search results explicitly quote or reference the list of other cereals found, including durum wheat, einkorn wheat, maize, and rye, as noted by the study.
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— Well-known wheat species and hybrids include the most widely grown common wheat (T. aestivum), spelt, durum, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan or Kamut.Red Fife wheat. Effects of climate change on agricult…
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— "Other cereals found encompassed durum wheat (Triticum durum), einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum), maize (Zea mays) and rye (Secale cereale)," the study noted. "Horticultural crops included peppers, …
https://www.aol.com/articles/unexpected-food-dna-found-cloth…
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— Einkorn wheat.Apart from Common wheat there are several other wheat species, including: Durum wheat, Einkorn wheat, Emmer wheat, Spelt wheat, Proverbs about cereals. Green maize abounds at the houses …
https://bijlmakers.com/agriculture/cereals-for-beginners/
https://bijlmakers.com/agriculture/cereals-for-beginners/
““Horticultural crops included peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes (Solanaceae), as well as melons or cucumbers (Cucurbitaceae).””
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The claim lists specific horticultural crops (peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, melons, cucumbers). While web search results mention tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes in the context of the study's findings, the specific grouping and inclusion of melons/cucumbers are derived from a single, comprehensive snippet referencing the study's findings, and this specific list is not corroborated by other independent sources.
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— 1. Temperate Horticultural crops: In temperate regions, the temperature in winter. season falls below freezing point. The crops shed their leaves and go into rest. These chilling.For example brinjal, …
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— You are now on the AHDB Horticulture and Potatoes website.Specific problematic viruses in UK glasshouse crops that AHDB have funded work on are: Pepino mosaic virus – this potexvirus can affect auberg…
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“The study also noted a “strong presence of peanuts (Arachis spp.) … weak traces of perennial ryegrass, bluegrass, fescue, oats, and clovers were observed.””
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“Some of the species were New World crops, including tomatoes, maize, and peanuts, pointing to likely contamination after 1492.”
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The claim links the presence of New World crops (tomatoes, maize, peanuts) to contamination after 1492. While the web search results mention the presence of New World crops and the implication of post-1492 contamination, this specific conclusion is presented as a single narrative thread within the evidence provided, lacking corroboration from multiple independent sources.
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— The "New World" (Latin: Mundus novus) is a term describing the majority of lands in the Western Hemisphere, particularly the Americas. It was introduced in the early 16th century, during Europe's Age …
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— The New World is a reference to the Americas and Oceania.
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— The New World Order (NWO) is a term often used in conspiracy theories which speculate about a secretly emerging totalitarian world government. The common theme in conspiracy theories about a New World…
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“The study identified fruit tree DNA, including “banana, almond, walnut, and sweet orange” — with fainter signals from fig, pistachio, apple, pear, hazelnut, and grapevine.”
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“Researchers found that the shroud’s age “cannot be determined through metagenomics [genetic profiling] because this methodology is unable to provide any robust evidence supporting either a medieval origin or a history dating back two millennia.””
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“The researchers declined to provide a comment to Fox News Digital, noting that the final results have not been published yet.”
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“The shroud, kept in Turin, Italy, since 1578, has a documented history beginning in the mid-14th century.”
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“radiocarbon dating conducted in 1988 dated the cloth to between 1260 and 1390 A.D.”
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“In 2024, Italy’s Institute of Crystallography said its analysis using wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) produced results consistent with the Shroud of Turin being a roughly 2,000-year-old relic, aligning with Christian tradition.”
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“In December, Pompeii archaeologists unearthed preserved food remains in ancient Pompeii that reveal what enslaved people ate before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, including beans and fruit.”
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“In 2025, researchers in southern Oregon found starch granules that reveal how Native Americans processed food thousands of years ago.”
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