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The Pathologist / Issues / 2025 / Aug / Ancient Bones Tell Tales / Notecards
Forensics Insights Molecular Pathology Oncology Genetics and epigenetics Analytical science

Ancient Bones Tell Tales

Perhaps so-called modern diseases aren’t as new as we thought...

By Dariusz Borys 08/26/2025 Historical 3 min read
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  1. Bones can survive for thousands of years, revealing past human health.

  2. Osteoporosis has historical significance, affecting people from ancient cultures.

  3. Paget's disease was noted in art long before being clinically described.

  4. Historical figures show signs of medical conditions seen today.

  5. Ancient evidence indicates cancer existed far earlier than believed.

  6. Genomic analysis can shed light on historical anomalies.

  7. Social status influenced health in ancient societies.

  8. Ancient bones illustrate the link between history and modern health.

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Dariusz Borys

Orthopaedic Pathologist at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; Professor of Pathology and Orthopaedic Surgery at New York Medical College

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