Name: Christina Warinner: Praćenje drevnih bolesti pomoću plaka
Uploaded: 2012-04-20T15:13:02Z
Duration: 5 min 14 s
Description: Zamislite što bismo sve mogli saznati o bolestima proučavajući povijest ljudskih bolesti od drevnih hominida do sadašnjosti. No kako? TED Fellow Christina Warinner je arheološka genetičarka i otkrila je spektakularno novo pomagalo - mikrobnu DNK u fosiliziranom zubnom plaku.

Zamislite što bismo sve mogli saznati o bolestima proučavajući povijest ljudskih bolesti od drevnih hominida do sadašnjosti. No kako? TED Fellow Christina Warinner je arheološka genetičarka i otkrila je spektakularno novo pomagalo - mikrobnu DNK u fosiliziranom zubnom plaku.

Christina Warinner: Praćenje drevnih bolesti pomoću plaka

Fossilized dental plaque, or dental calculus, is a rich archive of ancient health information. Researchers have discovered that this substance preserves DNA and proteins from bacteria, diet, and the human immune system, sometimes in quantities up to 600 milligrams on ancient teeth. By studying these traces, scientists can reconstruct the dynamic interplay of diet, infection, and immunity over thousands of years. This approach moves beyond bones and mummies, offering a new window into the evolutionary roots of modern disease.

Fossilized Dental Plaque Reveals Secrets Of Ancient Disease

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Christina Warinner: Christina Warinner: Praćenje drevnih bolesti pomoću plaka