Barium distributions in teeth reveal early-life dietary transitions in primates
Barium distributions in teeth reveal early-life dietary transitions in primates
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The patterning of barium in tooth enamel is shown to be a reliable marker of lactation in humans and macaques; furthermore, the study of a tooth from a Neanderthal child reveals the weaning process in this extinct species.
Dental barium a marker for weaning in primates
Weaning is a critical time in the life of any mammal, particularly for hum...
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Barium distributions in teeth reveal early-life dietary transitions in primates
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3725337
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3725337
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0028-0836
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1476-4687
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10.1038/nature12169
