Miliacin Biomolecule in Human Dental Calculus from the Ostriv Burial (IMAGE)

Vilnius University

Miliacin Biomolecule in Human Dental Calculus from the Ostriv Burial

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The image shows a representation of the miliacin biomolecule embedded within the dental calculus of human teeth from the Ostriv burial. The molecule is specific to the broomcorn millet plant and is incorporated into the calculus matrices during the consumption of millet-based meals.

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Dr. Aleksandra Kozak

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