NEW DELHI: Scientists have made a surprising discovery challenging the belief that brains deteriorate rapidly after death. The research led by Oxford University’s Alexandra Morton-Hayward defies the common notion of rapid brain decomposition.
It was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Over 4,400 well-preserved human brains, some dating back 12,000 years, from Egyptian deserts to European peat bogs were unearthed in archaeological records worldwide.
These ancient brains, once considered rare finds, are crucial for understanding our evolutionary history and past diseases.
According to the researchers, these specimens hold valuable information about neurological disorders, cognition, behavior, and nervous tissue evolution.
The authors emphasize the importance of studying these brains, stating they provide insights into ancient biomolecules, shedding light on past lives and deaths. The significance lies in the rarity of soft tissue preservation naturally, offering a unique opportunity to analyze ancient biomolecules.
It was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Over 4,400 well-preserved human brains, some dating back 12,000 years, from Egyptian deserts to European peat bogs were unearthed in archaeological records worldwide.
These ancient brains, once considered rare finds, are crucial for understanding our evolutionary history and past diseases.
According to the researchers, these specimens hold valuable information about neurological disorders, cognition, behavior, and nervous tissue evolution.
The authors emphasize the importance of studying these brains, stating they provide insights into ancient biomolecules, shedding light on past lives and deaths. The significance lies in the rarity of soft tissue preservation naturally, offering a unique opportunity to analyze ancient biomolecules.