The benefits, to non-scientists, of DNA research: Lennon’s Tooth

Molecular biology research, once seen as exotic, now showers benefits on the population at large. The May 29, 2018 issue of The Irish Sun brings news of the newest benefit:

HERE COMES THE SON Dentist who owns John Lennon’s tooth will use DNA test to find Beatle’s potential love children in bid to claim slice of his £400m estate
Dr Michael Zuk, from Alberta, Canada, purchased the famous body part at auction in 2011 for £20,000

Thanks to Vaughn Tan for bringing this to our attention.)

BONUS (not related): Lenin’s tomb