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The secrets of our DNA
Professor Turi King discusses the surprising origins of DNA fingerprinting, common misconceptions surrounding testing, and her role in the groundbreaking discovery of King Richard III
- Jon Bauckham
Published: September 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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What can DNA tell us about who we are and where we came from?
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Professor Turi King – who previously appeared on the podcast to discuss her research into Adolf Hitler’s DNA – returns to explore modern genetics and its role in solving some of history’s biggest mysteries.
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Speaking to Jon Bauckham, Turi discusses the surprising origins of DNA fingerprinting, common misconceptions surrounding testing, and her role in the groundbreaking discovery of King Richard III.
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Jon BauckhamDigital commissioning editor
Jon Bauckham is the digital commissioning editor at HistoryExtra
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