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Rare ancient bacteria found on Bronze Age teeth reveals the impact a key dietary shift had on human health

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DNA of streptococcus mutans found in 4,000-year-old human molars. The bacteria is responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. The teeth are believed to have belonged to a man from the Bronze Age period. The researchers said their work helps shed insight into how the human diet evolved across centuries.

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BBC News

Tooth decay bacteria found in 4,000-year-old molars

Scientists find evidence of bacteria that cause tooth decay in 4,000-year-old human molars.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Evidence of tooth decay-causing bacteria found in 4,000-year-old human molars

This man was at high risk of developing cavities right before his death, according to the researchers.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Rare ancient bacteria found on Bronze Age teeth reveals the impact a key dietary shift had on human health

Rare microbiomes from two 4000-year-old teeth could help scientists further understand the impact dietary changes had on the evolution of a cavity-causing bacteria.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Rare ancient bacteria found on Bronze Age teeth reveals the impact a key dietary shift had on human health

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists further understand how changes in the human diet have led to the prevalence of cavities today. Uncovered during two excavations from 1993 and 1996, the teeth were among several human teeth and other remains found with…

1 month ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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