Hitler’s genetics: what a new study has revealed
14 November 21:54
British scientists have published sensational results of the DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler, shedding light on his physiological and psychological characteristics. The study was based on a blood stain found on the couch where the dictator committed suicide in April 1945. The Times writes about it, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Kallman syndrome and problems with maturation
Analysis has shown that Hitler suffered from Kallman syndrome, a genetic disorder that disrupts puberty and genital development. This fact explains his lack of close relationships and family, unlike other high-ranking Nazis who had wives, children, and extramarital affairs.
Alex J. Kay, a historian at the University of Potsdam, noted: “Only under Hitler could the Nazi movement have come to power,” emphasizing that the dictator’s personal isolation likely made him exceptionally dedicated to his political career.
Predisposition to mental disorders
Genetic analysis has also revealed an increased susceptibility to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Scientists emphasize that these factors do not justify the crimes, but could have influenced Hitler’s character, social relationships, and behavior.
Professor Turi King, the lead geneticist of the study, said: “If he had seen his own genetic results, he would almost certainly have sent himself to the gas chamber.”
Refuting myths about origins
The study disproved theories about Hitler’s Jewish ancestry. His genetic roots turned out to be Austrian-German, which closes one of the long-standing historical questions about the dictator’s family tree.
