Unveiling Human Migrations Through Dental Calculus in Oceania

Posted: November 24, 2024
Dental calculus from archaeological sites in Oceania provides valuable insights into past human migrations through metagenomic studies. The high preservation of oral microbiome DNA in calculus allows for the analysis of ancient microbial communities, reflecting geographic patterns. This research complements human genome studies and highlights the significance of dental calculus in understanding historical population movements.

This article summary was generated by AI. To view the full article, click the link here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39582065/
Views: 1
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
The Dentaltown Team, Farran Media Support
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: support@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450