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Ancient Dental Calculus Reveals Neanderthal Diets

Neanderthals ate both plants and animals, according to a study of dental calculus and...

High-Phytolith Plants Cause More Enamel Abrasion

Plant phytolith and water content cause differing degrees of tooth enamel abrasion in vertebrates,...

Microfossils in Ancient Plaque Reveal Mesolithic Diet

Analysis of the skeletal remains of a Mesolithic man found in a cave on...

Nicotine Extracted from Ancient Plaque

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that nicotine residue can be extracted from...

Researchers Target Nanocellulose for Bone Regeneration Scaffolding

Today’s breakthrough bone regeneration techniques rely on scaffolding, which provides a support system where...

Should We Bring Back Extinct Species?

Scientists are currently working on three different approaches to restore lost plants and animals....

Neanderthal Tartar Shows Insight Into Early Humans

The first example of self-medication has been discovered after a study of Neanderthal dental...