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"Unearthing Lethal Stone Age Epidemics"

A recent study reveals that Stone Age populations in Scandinavia suffered and often died from bacterial diseases such as meningitis and food poisoning due to close living quarters and lack of antibiotics. The study, which screened 38 individuals from farmer and hunter-gatherer contexts, found microbial DNA in the remains of infected humans, shedding light on the impact of lifestyle transitions on health during the Stone Age. The research highlights the prevalence of bacterial diseases spread through food and water, emphasizing the potential for further exploration of prehistoric societies.

via SciTechDaily|

#antibiotics #bacterial-diseases #health-and-science

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"The Deadly Impact of Bacterial Diseases in the Stone Age"

A new study coordinated from the Centre for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm explores the prevalence of bacterial diseases during the Stone Age in Scandinavia, revealing that bacterial poisoning through food, water, and close contact caused significant suffering and fatalities. The research, which screened 38 individuals from different Stone Age contexts, identified microbes such as Neisseria meningitidis, Yersinia entrecolitica, and Salmonella enterica, all of which are easily treatable with antibiotics today. The study sheds light on the impact of lifestyle transitions, particularly the shift from hunting-gathering to farming, on the prevalence of bacterial diseases, offering new insights into a previously unexplored aspect of prehistoric societies.

via Ancient Origins|

#antibiotics #bacterial-diseases #health-and-science

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"The Deadly Impact of Bacterial Diseases in the Stone Age"

A new study published in Scientific Reports reveals that bacterial diseases, such as Neisseria meningitidis, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Salmonella enterica, were a lethal threat during the Stone Age in Scandinavia. The research, which screened 38 individuals from different Stone Age contexts, found evidence of bacterial infections that are easily treatable with antibiotics today but were fatal in prehistoric societies. The transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to farming may have impacted the spread of these diseases, shedding light on a previously unexplored aspect of prehistoric health.

via Phys.org|

#antibiotics #bacterial-diseases #health