DNA reveals stone age teenager as chewer of 10,500-year-old ‘gum’

• Archaeologists in Estonia have discovered a piece of stone age 'gum' chewed by a teenage girl approximately 10,500 years ago. The prehistoric birch tar, found by the Institute of History and Archaeology at the University of Tartu, contained impressions of teeth marks and traces of saliva that were analyzed by genetics experts.
• This discovery provides valuable insights into the dietary habits and social behaviors of prehistoric humans, highlighting the significance of such artifacts in understanding human history and evolution.

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