PolicyThursday, August 27, 2026ScienceDaily
Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old
Recent studies of ancient teeth and human DNA suggest that the consumption of insects by early humans and Neanderthals was more prevalent than previously thought, with modern humans in northern Eurasia having a more sporadic relationship with entomophagy. This information could have implications for food policy and sustainability, as insect consumption is being re-evaluated as a viable protein source.
