Many people wonder whether Abraham Lincoln had Marfans Syndrome. Does the museum permit testing of its artifacts, such as Lincolns hair and skull fragments?
The DNA test to determine whether or not the chromosomal marker for Marfan’s Syndrome can be detected would require the full destruction of the Lincoln biological materials. Multiple panels have determined that the greater public good is served by not destroying this non-renewable national historic treasure. TOP 54. How can I gain access to my old medical records from when I served in the armed forces or find out any specific information about the military service record and duty of my relative? You can obtain information for free from the National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR), which has custody of the official individual personnel, health, and medical records for the commissioned officers and enlisted personnel of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century. Information from the records is made available upon written request (with signature and date) mailed to National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records,
