Proteins from the past - ancient bones and teeth share their biochemical secrets

Proteins from the past - ancient bones and teeth share their biochemical secrets

Your bones can tell a story. Scientists have realised that some proteins are exceptionally stable and survive in mineralised tissues (e.g. bones and teeth) for up to millions of years. We are able to create molecular reconstructions of ancient lifestyles, to see into the past and study the health and diseases of our ancestors.