Human Genome Recovered From 5,700-Year-Old Chewing Gum
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The piece of Birch tar, found in Denmark, also contained the mouth microbes of its ancient chewer, as well as remnants of food to reveal what she ate
The piece of Birch tar, found in Denmark, also contained the mouth microbes of its ancient chewer, as well as remnants of food to reveal what she ate
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5,700-Year-Old Chewing Gum Reveals An Entire Human Genome
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Nearly 6000-year-old chewing gum reveals life of ancient girl, Science
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5,700-year-old chewing gum yields complete human genome
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5,700-year-old 'Chewing Gum' Reveals Danish Woman Had Dark Skin, Blue Eyes and STDs - Archaeology
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A Full Genome From 5,700-Year-Old 'Chewing Gum' Gives Insights Into Prehistoric Lives
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DNA from 5,700-year-old gum may reveal ancient woman's appearance
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DNA from Stone Age 'chewing gum' tells an incredible story
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Ancient chewing gum reveals reveals identity of chewer and what she ate
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How ancient DNA—from Neanderthals to the Black Plague—has transformed archaeology
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Stone Age chewing gum holds clues to the life of a young girl who lived 5,700 years ago