Dental plaque DNA shows Neandertals used ‘aspirin’

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 15:41 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neandertals – our nearest extinct relative – has provided remarkable new insights into their behaviour, diet and evolutionary history, including their use of plant-based medicine to treat ... Read more

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