First studies of fossil of new human ancestor take place at the European Synchrotron

Researchers recently discovered a new species of early human ancestor in South Africa. The fossil's extraordinary state of preservation encouraged scientists to exploit a non-destructive tool called X-ray synchrotron microtomography, which has revolutionized palaeontology and palaeoanthropology in the last decade. Preliminary results show the presence of what could be fossilized insect eggs and hints of a potential brain remnant of the hominid.

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