From Deseret News archives:
DNA testing on the Shroud of Turin
Dr. Victor Tyron and his wife, Nancy Mitchell Tyron of Texas University's Center for Advanced DNA Technologies, performed an independent test for DNA and established that the threads contained human blood.
The State University of New York could not confirm any DNA claims because the blood appears to be so old that the DNA is badly fragmented and concluded that proper analysis is doubtful.
A characteristic of the cloth blood stains is perhaps the more religiously significant portion of the image and of the debate.
Christians believe Jesus bled and died as a sacrifice for mankind's sins. That offering is remembered during religious services today in most faiths. In many, wine or liquid taken during sacrament services is blessed and taken as a representation of Christ's blood or is said to literally become Christ's blood when followers drink it.
But STURP members offered the biological explanation that if the man of the shroud had undergone torture, scourging, crucifixion and shock, then in less than 30 seconds, a high amount of yellowish-orange bilirubin would have been produced.
Recent comments
If the stains are confirmed to actually be blood stains,I challenge...
M. Better | April 28, 2008 at 1:27 p.m.
- Carter finds 'Magic' touch in win 7:01 p.m.
- Garnett's jumper gives Boston win 6:59 p.m.
- Kansas State beats No. 18 Dayton 6:56 p.m.
- Smith's foul shots help Vols 6:47 p.m.
- Cardinals beat Rams, 21-13 6:44 p.m.
- Transactions 6:39 p.m.
- Chargers rout Broncos, 32-3 6:34 p.m.
- Patriots defense stifles Jets 6:31 p.m.
- Will Oprah Winfrey fade away? 6:20 p.m.
- Find my family exploits 6:20 p.m.
- Glenn Beck to enter politics?
- BYU records with win
- Jazz outlast Pistons in overtime
- Cougars turn focus to dreaded rivals
- Cougars put the fun back in football
- Former BYU professor remembered
- Kirilenko heating up for the Jazz
- Police link alcohol to murder
- Wendover airfield's legacy lost?
- Florida No. 1, TCU 4 in AP Top 25
- Buttars wants to limit gay rights laws
201 - Glenn Beck to enter politics?
180 - Palin plans tour stop in Utah
178 - BYU records with win
127 - Palin's book shows she's unqualified
125 - Officer cleared in Cardall Taser case
103 - BYU cuts Women's Research Inst.
100 - Jazz finally win in San Antonio
98 - Utes knock off rival Aggies
93 - Huntsman pleased with Obama
87
A comprehensive listing of missionary reunions being held this week.
Here's a shock, Jeff Vice giving this movie a bad review without knowing the...
After those tragic events that no one could believe could happen in such an...
This was a big deal. Yes we've gotten off to poor starts before and what did...
I wish more of these brilliant people would use their great intelligence to...
Cheryl your lack of understanding of non discrimination laws is BREATH...
The game is about to start. It is gonna be shown in ESPN and ESPN360! Let's...
Bob2, the "Girlie Fighting" was great actually. As far as Mayweather and...
Lez do it!!
Media attention came to the young lady because it was a unique event, perhaps...
@rw The US Supreme Court has ruled TWICE a woman has ABSOLUTE unrefutable...

