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Puberty in Ice Age Adolescents: Insights into Ancient Growth Patterns

New research reveals that teens from 25,000 years ago underwent puberty stages similar to modern-day adolescents, offering a unique perspective on human evolution during the Ice Age.

Sep 15, 2024
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Ice Age Adolescents and Human Growth Patterns

In a new study published in the Journal of Human Evolution1, researchers have revealed new insights into the puberty stages of Ice Age adolescents from 25,000 years ago. The study fills a gap in the understanding of how early humans matured, showing that these ancient teenagers experienced puberty much like mo…

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