'Pregnancy test' for skeletons could help reveal ancient mothers

15:06 - 14 Oct 2025
www.newscientist.com
Progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone can be detected in skeletons over 1000 years old, offering a way to identify individuals who died while pregnant or soon after giving birth
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2499833-pregnancy-test-for-skeletons-could-help-reveal-ancient-mothers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home

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