Judith Many thanks for posting this interesting link. It will be fascinating to see how the research develops. There is also the enticing prospect that researchers might perhaps one day be able to extract human DNA from these old books as a few volumes were covered in human skin. I have a particular interest through my Devon research in one George CUDMORE whose skin was used to cover a book of Milton's poems: http://homepage.smc.edu/larsen_lyle/odd_volumes.htm I'd love to think that one day it might be possible to extract his DNA for inclusion in my Devon DNA Project: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Devon Debbie Kennett -----Original Message----- From: old-english-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:old-english-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judith Werner Sent: 23 June 2009 00:34 To: old-english@rootsweb.com Subject: [OEL] Medieval manuscripts and DNA This will interest some of you: DNA Testing May Unlock Secrets Of Medieval Manuscripts http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090112093328.htm cheers, Judith Werner Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Administrator, OLD-ENGLISH http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~oel/