Ancient Lead Exposure and Its Impact on Human Evolution and Success
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A study suggests that natural lead exposure over millions of years may have provided early humans with a neurological advantage over Neanderthals, possibly influencing the development of language and survival traits, while also highlighting the complex role of environmental toxins in human evolution.
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