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Gunk from Neanderthals' teeth tells us they used medicine
The Verge The upper jaw of a Neanderthal specimen in Spain; a calcified plaque deposit is visible on the rear molar (right). Photo: Paleoanthropology Group MNCN-CSIC. How much can you learn from Neanderthal plaque? A lot, scientists have discovered: DNA from ... Ancient Tooth Plaque Divulges Neanderthal's Surprisingly Diverse Diets Neanderthal teeth tell tales of diet and medicine Dental plaque DNA shows Neandertals used 'aspirin' |
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