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archaeology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Insight into Stone Age Life: Teenagers' 9700-Year-Old Chewing Gum Unveils Fascinating Details"

Analysis of chewed resin from Stone Age teenagers at a site in Sweden has provided insights into their lives 9,700 years ago. DNA analysis of the resin revealed human DNA, indicating the presence of teenagers of both sexes. The resin also contained DNA from bacteria, fungi, red deer, brown trout, hazelnuts, and possibly fox. The study suggests that the teenagers were using the resin for tool making and recreational or medicinal purposes. The analysis also indicated that one of the teenagers likely suffered from severe gum disease. This research provides valuable information about the lifestyle and health of Stone Age people and opens up new possibilities for understanding ancient cultures through DNA analysis.

via ScienceAlert|

#archaeology #chewing-gum #dna-analysis

archaeology-genetics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Revealing Stone Age Diets and Dental Health Through Chewing Gum Analysis"

DNA analysis of chewed resin from Stone Age hunter-gatherers in Scandinavia reveals their diet, health, and cultural practices. The resin contained human DNA, providing some of the oldest human genomes from Scandinavia, as well as DNA from bacteria, fungi, red deer, brown trout, hazelnuts, and foxes. The analysis suggests that one of the teenagers had severe gum disease (periodontitis) and provides insights into the oral microbiome and potential diseases of the ancient group. This research sheds light on the lifestyle and health of ancient Scandinavians during the Mesolithic period.

via The Conversation|

#ancient-hunter-gatherers #archaeology-genetics #dna-analysis

archaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

Ancient Shaman's Double Burial Unveils Surprising Ancestral Connection

A 9,000-year-old double burial discovered in Germany, initially believed to be a shaman and her infant, has been found to have a different relationship. Genetic research revealed that the woman was a fourth- or fifth-degree relative to the boy, suggesting she may have been his 4th-great-grandmother. The woman had typical features of Western European hunter-gatherers, including dark hair, skin, and bluish eyes. She also had physical anomalies, such as missing muscles and an abnormal blood vessel in her skull, which may have influenced her status as a shaman. The burial provides new insights into the Mesolithic period and the lives of European hunter-gatherer groups.

via Livescience.com|

#ancestry #archaeology #burial