When did humans first wear garments? How long ago did humans drink milk? Inquiring
minds want to know.
Most of us look to DNA to learn about family and ancestry. But
scientists of many disciplines are studying DNA, learning about the past, and
making remarkable discoveries Paleo(fill
in the blank) research has found the residue in ancient pottery indicates that
we drank milk perhaps 6,000 years ago.
DNA found in dental plaque from fossil teeth can indicate
ancient diets and even diseases. Ancient seeds found in the dusty basements of
museums are rich in information.
My first thought is that I’d like to be a participant in
some of that research, but I’m a big picture person who’d chafe at the slow
pace and miniscule details in laboratories. I like being on the outside where I
can read the results of research from all disciplines.
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