Ancient Teeth Are Treasure Troves of Iron Age Secrets

Ancient Teeth Are Treasure Troves of Iron Age Secrets

Teeth can act as detailed biological records, preserving evidence of health, diet, and stress experienced throughout a person’s life. Teeth can reveal far more than age or appearance. In a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS One, researchers report that dental remains from Iron Age Italy preserve detailed evidence of how people grew, [...]