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Originally Published 4 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A study analyzing 18 theropod dinosaur skulls reveals diverse feeding strategies among giant carnivorous dinosaurs, with some like T. rex optimized for powerful bites, while others like Giganotosaurus had lighter bites, indicating a wide range of ecological adaptations and less competition among these predators.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
Researchers have discovered thin cuts on two ancient Egyptian skulls, suggesting possible early attempts at cancer treatment around 4,000 years ago. The findings, published in Frontiers in Medicine, highlight the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egyptians and suggest that cancer may have been more prevalent in antiquity than previously thought.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient Egyptian attempts to treat cancer in a 4,000-year-old skull, showing cutmarks around cancerous lesions. This finding suggests that ancient Egyptian medicine was more advanced than previously thought, particularly in experimental treatments for cancer. The study highlights the complexity of medical practices in antiquity and opens new avenues for research in paleo-oncology.