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Evolution@Vanderbilt

Jada Benn Torres

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VU Graduate Student Explores Ancient Oral Microbiomes

Jun. 24, 2024 ��һ��ݶ�—By Neomi Chen, Evolutionary Studies undergraduate communications assistant As Katie McCormack meticulously extracted calcified dental plaque from ancient Peruvian teeth, she felt the weight of centuries of history in her hands. This intricate work, part of her groundbreaking research in the Jada Benn Torres Lab, aims to unravel the secrets of ancient oral health. With...