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Ancient Gut Health vs Modern Microbiome Shift
Scientists find hunter-gatherer gut bacteria may have been healthier than industrialized societies.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Hunter-gatherers: Equality's Hidden Costs
Hunter-gatherer societies aren't perfect equals: self-interest drives resource sharing.
The Conversation · 1m
Ancient teeth reveal 25,000-year betel nut habit
Researchers found evidence that hunter-gatherers were sucking betel nuts thousands of years ago, making it one of humanity's oldest drug habits.
NPR · 3m