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Hitler DNA analysis reveals he had hidden disorder affecting sex organs

Scientists were able to build the DNA profile from a blood-stained cloth that a US Army colonel had cut from the sofa where Hitler took his own life in 1945
Scientists were able to build the DNA profile from a blood-stained cloth that a US Army colonel had cut from the sofa where Hitler took his own life in 1945 (Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
  • New DNA analysis suggests Adolf Hitler suffered from Kallmann syndrome, a genetic disorder that would have impacted the development of his sexual organs.
  • This condition likely explains historical accounts of his “micropenis” and an undescended testicle, potentially hindering his ability to form sexual relationships.
  • The findings, to be revealed in a Channel 4 documentary, also debunk long-held rumours of Hitler having Jewish ancestry.
  • The DNA profile, built from a blood-stained cloth from his suicide, indicates a high probability of Hitler having neurodiverse or mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
  • Researchers, including Professor Turi King, emphasised the need for rigorous analysis while cautioning against using these findings to stigmatise individuals with similar conditions.
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