What can ancient chewing gum reveal about life in the Neolithic Alps? 馃尣馃К This study of birch bark tar uncovers traces of human, microbial, plant & animal DNA, revealing who chewed it and why. #MetagenomicsMonday #SPAAM #aDNA #neolithic #metagenomics
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2025.0092
Ancient DNA and biomarkers from artefacts: insights into technology and cultural practices in Neolithic Europe