SOME York residents are already part of an integrated Europe, whether they like it or not. You cannot argue with DNA.

Scientists are looking for volunteers to take blood tests which will reveal how many people in the city are descended from Vikings.

Ever wondered why you are so keen on Bjork and Ulrika Jonsson?

Your chromosomes may hold the key.

Look at it this way. If your forebears were of Scandanavian stock, it means a tour of the Jorvik Centre becomes a family reunion.