Tag: Neanderthals
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Lead Exposure Edge: Ancient Humans Gained Advantage
Ancient Lead Exposure: A Surprising Footnote in Human Evolution Lead, long seen as a modern toxin, might have shadowed our ancestors for nearly 2 million years. A new international study suggests that episodic lead exposure could have provided ancient humans with an edge over Neanderthals and other early relatives. By examining fossilized teeth and conducting…
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Could Lead Exposure Have Shaped Human Evolution Beyond Neanderthals?
Lead Exposure: A Long-Shadowed Force in Human Evolution Lead is often cast as a modern toxin, with its health threats tied to industry and urban life. Yet a striking new study suggests that lead exposure may have haunted our ancestors for nearly two million years and, in surprising ways, might have given Homo sapiens an…
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Lead Exposure May Have Gave Ancient Humans an Edge Over Neanderthals
Lead Exposure: A Surprising Thread in Human Evolution Lead is commonly painted as a modern toxin, but a provocative new study suggests the metal has haunted humanity for nearly 2 million years. More striking still, episodic exposure to lead might have given Homo sapiens an evolutionary nudge over Neanderthals and other early relatives. By examining…