Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” growths). Problem: most of them come from sites with no archeological or isotopic evidence for aquatic ressource exploitation. https://t.co/ZUud4Idt2m https://t.co/RT06wbiZ6Q
External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans.
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Several discussions make references to how the findings enrich our understanding of Neandertal behavior, such as comments about their potential exposure to cold water. Phrases like 'fascinating read' and 'surfer's ear was pretty common in Neanderthals' reflect an enthusiasm for the revelations made in the study. The tone varies from excitement for human adaptability to critical perspectives on the findings, contributing to a dynamic and multifaceted dialogue.
Most discussions reflect a supportive stance on the findings related to Neandertals and external auditory exostoses, indicating general agreement with the conclusions drawn in the publication.
The conversation showcases a high level of curiosity, as many users engage with the implications of the research and its relevance to human adaptation and history.
While engagement is somewhat moderate, there are posts that dive into specific biological adaptations along with concerns or skepticism regarding the findings, hinting at deeper thought on the subject.
Many participants perceive the research as significant, especially in understanding human evolution and lifestyle adaptations among Pleistocene populations.
Abstract in brief
- The study analyzes external auditory exostoses (EAE) in Pleistocene humans, particularly Neandertals, noting that these lesions were previously viewed as minor but may indicate deeper implications for their lifestyles.
- Among the 77 preserved temporal bones examined, Neandertals showed a significantly high EAE frequency of 56.5%, compared to lower levels in other late Middle and early modern humans, suggesting a unique response to environmental factors.
- The high EAE in Neandertals points to extensive use of aquatic resources, more than what current archeological evidence suggests, and indicates that cold water exposure likely played a major role in their physical adaptations.
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Analizando 77 restos de neandertales y humanos de Europa y Asia, de periodos similares, se ha observado que 1 de cada 4 de los humanos presentaba la patología. https://t.co/dXbQFeBXtC
Did humans / past hominins use marine and river resources? Of course! We’re clever and adaptable creatures. Some Neanderthal pops apparently foraged in cold water for example, and have ear exostoses to show for it https://t.co/WhsSQEnccz 11/
What's especially striking is that if this really is what caused the growths, then diving into cold water would be a pretty common activity for them, since the growths occurred at twice the rate they do in physically modern humans. https://t.co/aIbiMZXJOR
Is this evidence of prehistoric surfing?? https://t.co/KEsmhtQKiT https://t.co/pjUnFoeuLr
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Es habitualmente asintomático, pero puede cursar con pérdida de audición, infecciones recurrentes, otorrea, sensación de taponamiento o impactación de cerumen. Por cierto, este hallazgo es más frecuente en los cráneos de nuestros parientes neandertales https://t.co/mH3uiLgUsD https://t.co/hY5SHSGkUK
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What's especially striking is that if this really is what caused the growths, then diving into cold water would be a pretty common activity for them, since the growths occurred at twice the rate they do in physically modern humans. https://t.co/aIbiMZXJOR
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Though you may know these traits, it's still a well-done summary and a brilliant way to reflect on our kind and ourselves. https://t.co/K6Fb1tA24h
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It's funny how it's been acceptable to recognize the fact that not everyone is the same - until you bring up the topic of the brain https://t.co/2fQKYF3VQP
Overall a very interesting video, but the first 5 minutes gives a high level overview of some of the evolutionary adaptations of elite human throwing. https://t.co/sgNBsjdRbP
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people act like sports as physical behavior are somehow more primitive. indeed ~spearchucker~ used to be a racist term to deride certain athletes. but ability to throw projectiles (like
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@chris_harrod Also, several Neanderthals were found to have suffered from a bony pathology called surfer's ear: https://t.co/8eyX1ZJVMM
Did humans / past hominins use marine and river resources? Of course! We’re clever and adaptable creatures. Some Neanderthal pops apparently foraged in cold water for example, and have ear exostoses to show for it https://t.co/WhsSQEnccz 11/
RT @ShigekiKanamori: 原発汚染水で魚食べにくくなる ネアンデルタール人のサーファーズイヤー/外耳道外骨腫で冷水/冷風暴露が示され 魚がホモサピエンスのニッチと言えるかは疑問がでてきた 多価不飽和脂肪酸は酸化しやすいから 魚油より魚で摂取が望ましい 安…
RT @ShigekiKanamori: 原発汚染水で魚食べにくくなる ネアンデルタール人のサーファーズイヤー/外耳道外骨腫で冷水/冷風暴露が示され 魚がホモサピエンスのニッチと言えるかは疑問がでてきた 多価不飽和脂肪酸は酸化しやすいから 魚油より魚で摂取が望ましい 安…
RT @ShigekiKanamori: 原発汚染水で魚食べにくくなる ネアンデルタール人のサーファーズイヤー/外耳道外骨腫で冷水/冷風暴露が示され 魚がホモサピエンスのニッチと言えるかは疑問がでてきた 多価不飽和脂肪酸は酸化しやすいから 魚油より魚で摂取が望ましい 安…
原発汚染水で魚食べにくくなる ネアンデルタール人のサーファーズイヤー/外耳道外骨腫で冷水/冷風暴露が示され 魚がホモサピエンスのニッチと言えるかは疑問がでてきた 多価不飽和脂肪酸は酸化しやすいから 魚油より魚で摂取が望ましい 安全に口にできる選択肢が減るね https://t.co/O8SWtETksQ
RT @BoixRichter: Analizando 77 restos de neandertales y humanos de Europa y Asia, de periodos similares, se ha observado que 1 de cada 4 de…
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Neanderthals suffered from a medical condition known as “surfers ear”
@LeMoustier theres always been 'swimmers ear' stuff https://t.co/L5iKqt1f7E but since etiology of that can be iffy always been skeptical (also bc its big news w the aquatic ape crowd). however the shells add a cool new dimension!
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ネアンデルタール人ほぼ肉食だった論文の後にサーファーズイヤー論文が来たからどういう事かと思ってたら、後者に言及あって「一部は漁のためかも」という言い方なのね。タブン洞窟例は現生人類もいたので中々怪しい。大体は冷たい風に当たりすぎか何かの病気かもがメインぽい https://t.co/dPoYJiO2cH
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @HouseEar: Is this evidence of prehistoric surfing?? https://t.co/KEsmhtQKiT https://t.co/pjUnFoeuLr
Report: External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans https://t.co/LJPcUZKbqj
Is this evidence of prehistoric surfing?? https://t.co/KEsmhtQKiT https://t.co/pjUnFoeuLr
#PLOSONE: External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans https://t.co/U9nGlOkHCK
RT @robertosaezm: External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans #openaccess https://t.co/kp25…
RT @robertosaezm: External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans #openaccess https://t.co/kp25…
RT @BoixRichter: Analizando 77 restos de neandertales y humanos de Europa y Asia, de periodos similares, se ha observado que 1 de cada 4 de…
#NRmoreuselessknowledge Neanderthals had surfer’s ear https://t.co/XNhxwtCWYW
El original, aquí⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/jZA6wNbTta
(2019/08/14) Neanderthals also got 'surfer's ear,' suggesting they liked to fish | https://t.co/Ivyqfycd8M https://t.co/oYwMkg3pMl External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans https://t.co/h8tx5W1AUm https://t.co/MRlvJKj5Cd
Analizando 77 restos de neandertales y humanos de Europa y Asia, de periodos similares, se ha observado que 1 de cada 4 de los humanos presentaba la patología. https://t.co/dXbQFeBXtC
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @OyatsuMaster: @newscientist #考古学のおやつ 論文 Trinkaus E, Samsel M, Villotte S (2019) External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late…
RT @FATAPUERCA: External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans #ErikTrinkaus #MathildeSamsel #…
Aquí el artículo original > External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans https://t.co/0UIwHP4ir2 via @PLOSONE https://t.co/2xL2WF53GV
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
@newscientist #考古学のおやつ 論文 Trinkaus E, Samsel M, Villotte S (2019) External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans. PLoS ONE 14(8) [PLOS One] https://t.co/0ixlpdDfQl
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
RT @jjhublin: Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” g…
Neandertals displayed high frequency of external auditory exostoses common is people exposed to cold water (“swimmer’s ear” growths). Problem: most of them come from sites with no archeological or isotopic evidence for aquatic ressource exploitation. https://t.co/ZUud4Idt2m https://t.co/RT06wbiZ6Q
Fascinating read connecting exostoses with Neandertals and early man confirming frequent cold water exposure. Maybe for hunting or I prefer to think they just enjoyed open water swimming!! https://t.co/b3XMNCWDVK
Gnarly, dude! Surfer's ear was pretty common in Neanderthals! https://t.co/uTwKzW6vpl
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External auditory exostoses among western Eurasian late Middle and Late Pleistocene humans https://t.co/aoLNzoSGV4 via @PLOSOne https://t.co/tLziVkyBsd
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