Ethical practices in human microbiome research have failed to keep pace with scientific
advances in the field. Researchers seeking to 'preserve'microbial species associated with …

Following the discovery in the late 1980s that hard tissues such as bones and teeth preserve
genetic information, the field of ancient DNA analysis has typically concentrated upon these …

Archaeological materials are a finite resource, and efforts should be made to minimize
destructive analyses. This can be achieved by using protocols combining extraction of …

The study of ancient human dental calculus (mineralized dental plaque, also known as
tartar) is becoming increasingly important in osteoarchaeology, human palaeoecology and …

Dental calculus (calcified dental plaque) is a cross-cultural biological matrix that is emerging
as a critical source of information for anthropologists and oral health professionals. It …

The most grievous threat to human health has been witnessed worldwide with the recent
outbreak of Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is mounting evidence available …

Starch granules and other plant microremains embedded in dental calculus provide
information about the diet and culinary practices of past individuals. While most researchers …

Rationale Dental calculus (mineralised dental plaque) is composed primarily of
hydroxyapatite. We hypothesise that the carbonate component of dental calculus will reflect …

Starch granules, the energy-storage molecules produced by plants, are increasingly used in
archaeological studies as markers of human diet and food processing. While starch …

Dental calculus is recognised as a secondary aetiological factor in periodontal disease, and
being a prominent plaque retentive factor, it is routinely removed by the dental team to …