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New DNA evidence revisits Jefferson and Sally Hemings link

Original: [DANISH] New DNA evidence on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings Danish science site Videnskab.dk reports on a new study:

A new study reported by Danish science site Videnskab.dk uses DNA taken from a strand of hair believed to belong to Thomas Jefferson, reportedly found between the pages of an old Bible in a museum, and compares it with genetic material from descendants of Sally Hemings's family. The findings feed into the long-running debate over Jefferson's relationship with Hemings and his alleged fathering of her children.

Why now: Fresh DNA testing touches one of the most debated chapters in American history, renewing public discussion.

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• [DANISH] New DNA evidence on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings Danish science site Videnskab.dk reports on a new study: DNA from hair believed to be Thomas Jefferson's (one strand was found between the pages of an old Bible in a museum) was compared with descendants of two of… · i47i@social.i47i.cc · 8

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