Hundreds of years later, teeth tell the story of people who didn't get enough sunshine
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:31
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Researchers have found a rich new record of vitamin D deficiency, one that resides in the teeth of every person and remains viable for hundreds of years or more.The team of anthropologists has determined that looking into the microscopic structure of teeth opens a window into the lives and challenges of people who lived hundreds of years ago, and whose only record is their skeletal remains.
