Scientists launch unprecedented project to find Jesus Christ's living relatives

Two scientists have launched an
ambitious and unprecedented project
aimed at finding a living relative of
Jesus Christ.
George Busby, an Oxford University
geneticist, and Pastor Joe Basile, a
biblical scholar, have travelled to Israel
and the Black Sea in their quest.
They are reportedly using the latest
technology to extract the genetic
makeup of John the Baptist, who is
believed to be Christ's cousin.
George Busby is part of the team trying to find
Jesus Christ's DNA
The two scientists will extract the
genetic makeup from several artifacts,
such as the Shroud of Turin, which is
said to have been used to wrap the body
of Jesus, and a set of bones believed to
belong to John the Baptist.
In an article explaining their mission,
Busby said: “ If we find other relics
purported to be from John the Baptist, or
a close relative of Jesus, then we could
use genetics to compare the two to see if
they are likely to have come from the
same or related people ."

The Shroud of Turin is said to have been used
to wrap the body of Jesus
However, Busby said they are under no
illusions of immediate success in their
mission because they expect significant
challenges, including the degradation of
DNA over time.

Their investigation is being covered in a
documentary on the History Channel
and has reportedly drawn interest from
religious faithfuls.