Teeth as Time Capsules: Fossil Clues and the Secrets of Ancient Lives

Teeth are more than tools for chewing — they’re silent storyteller and the time capsules. Locked within their layers are secrets of ancient diets, migrations, diseases, and environments of ancient times. In this session, we’ll explore how scientists use dental evidence to reconstruct life in the past and why teeth may be the most enduring witnesses of human history.

About the Speaker:

Fazeelah Munir is a researcher specializing in Palaeoproteomics—the study of ancient proteins. Her work focuses on the preservation and degradation of biomolecules in fossilized tooth enamel, helping scientists better estimate protein content in remains that are millions of years old.

She has worked with fossils dating back 21 million years and has participated in key excavations and workshops hosted by leading global institutions. Her collaborations with renowned researchers have contributed to expanding the understanding of protein survival in deep time.

Fazeelah is also part of a major upcoming publication in Nature , centered on analyzing proteins from the world’s longest surviving fossil, recently discovered in Canada—marking a significant milestone in the field of palaeoproteomics.

This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.

The Black Hole
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