"Unveiling Beethoven's Hidden Secrets: Surprising Discoveries from His Hair's DNA"

Researchers have genetically analyzed authenticated samples of Ludwig von Beethoven's hair to shed light on his health problems, particularly his progressive hearing loss and gastrointestinal issues. Contrary to previous theories of lead poisoning, the study suggests that Beethoven's death was likely caused by a hepatitis B infection, exacerbated by his drinking and other risk factors for liver disease. The analysis also revealed a surprising mismatch in the composer's paternal lineage, indicating an extrapair paternity event in his family history. However, the hair sample believed to be Beethoven's was found to be from an unknown woman, raising questions about the authenticity of other historical artifacts.