Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans
SEM analysis of pottery residues showed people combined fish with a wide variety of plants when cooking.
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Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans
SEM analysis of pottery residues showed people combined fish with a wide variety of plants when cooking.
DNA analysis reveals likely pathogens that killed Napoleon’s army
Microbial DNA suggests troops suffered from paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, among other diseases.
Only elites used hallucinogens in ancient Andes society
Snuff tubes and spoons unearthed at Chavín de Huántar in Peru had traces of vilca and nicotine.
Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks | The Scientist Magazine®
The field of ancient DNA, which combines archaeology and anthropology with cutting-edge genetics, is requiring scientists to have frank conversations about when research is justified and who it benefits.
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https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/ancient-dna-boom-underlines-a-need-for-ethical-frameworks-69645
Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks
The field of ancient DNA, which combines archaeology and anthropology with cutting-edge genetics, is requiring scientists to have frank conversations about when research is justified and who it benefits.
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