Infographic showing lead exposure in modern times and with ancestors (IMAGE)

Southern Cross University

Infographic showing lead exposure in modern times and with ancestors

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Infographic shows:

* lead exposure to humans in modern times versus our ancestors

* how teeth fossil and brain tissue were analysed for this study

* how the modern NOVA1 gene may have protected modern humans against undesirable effects of lead

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J Gregory @2025 Mount Sinai Health System

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