Researchers Take a Bite Out of Prehistoric Nicotine Use | Ancient Origins

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15/11/2025 4 min
Researchers Take a Bite Out of Prehistoric Nicotine Use | Ancient Origins

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A team of scientists including researchers from Washington State University has shown for the first time that nicotine residue can be extracted from plaque, also known as "dental calculus," on the teeth of ancient tobacco users.

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