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Genomic analyses of hair from Ludwig van Beethoven.
Current biology : CB - 24 Apr 2023
Begg Tristan James Alexander, Schmidt Axel, Kocher Arthur, Larmuseau Maarten H D, Runfeldt Göran, Maier Paul Andrew, Wilson John D, Barquera Rodrigo, Maj Carlo, Szolek András, Sager Michael, Clayton Stephen, Peltzer Alexander, Hui Ruoyun, Ronge Julia, Reiter Ella, Freund Cäcilia, Burri Marta, Aron Franziska, Tiliakou Anthi, Osborn Joanna, Behar Doron M, Boecker Malte, Brandt Guido, Cleynen Isabelle, Strassburg Christian, Prüfer Kay, Kühnert Denise, Meredith William Rhea, Nöthen Markus M, Attenborough Robert David, Kivisild Toomas, Krause Johannes
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) remains among the most influential and popular classical music composers. Health problems significantly impacted his career as a composer and pianist, including progressive hearing loss, recurring gastrointestinal complaints, and liver disease. In 1802, Beethoven requested that following his death, his disease be described and made public. Medical biographers have since proposed...
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