Tag: Paleopathology
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First Scientific Evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh Unearthed in 14th-Century Skeleton
Groundbreaking discovery ties Edinburgh to the Black Death A team of researchers has uncovered the first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh, based on the remains of a teenage boy who died in the 14th century. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into how the plague affected Scotland’s capital, supporting centuries of historical…
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Discovery of Disease Affecting Giant Dinosaurs
Introduction to Giant Dinosaurs and Their Health Recent research has shed light on the health challenges faced by giant dinosaurs, specifically the sauropods, the massive long-necked herbivores of the Mesozoic era. These discoveries, published in The Anatomical Record, provide us with a glimpse into the physical ailments that plagued these colossal creatures during their dominance…