Ancient skulls reveal history of human lactose tolerance

Ancient skulls reveal history of human lactose tolerance
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The DNA of skulls from Hungary has allowed scientists to better understand the origins of human lactose tolerance.

In a study published this week in the journal Nature Communications, scientists analyzed the DNA of 13 people's remains from central Europe's Great Hungarian Plain. The bones at the site span from 5,700 B.C.E. to 800 B.C.E., and the ancient bones have shed new light on Europe's prehistory, LiveScience reports.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.