Scientists extracted DNA from chewing gum used by teenagers almost 10,000 years ago.
The gum provided clues into what the teenagers had eaten and their lifestyle.
Stone Age teenagers' diets included hazelnuts, duck, deer, fox, and trout, the study said.
AdvertisementDNA extracted from chewing gum used by teenagers almost 10,000 years ago has provided fascinating clues into their prehistoric diet.
"She would probably start to lose her teeth shortly after chewing this gum.
Persons:
—, Anders Götherström, Palaeogenetics, Götherström, Lisa Matisoo, Smith, Emrah Kırdök
Organizations:
Stone, Service, Guardian, Science News, University of Otago, Science
Locations:
Birch, Dunedin, Huseby