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American Journal of Biological Anthropology· 2026Q1

The Oral Microbiome of King Richard III of England

Irina M. Velsko, Alexander Hübner, Zandra Fagernäs, James A. Fellows Yates et al.

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King Richard III's dental calculus revealed an oral microbiome species diversity comparable to commoners across northern Europe over the last 7000 years, despite his royal status and presumed rich diet. Analysis of reconstructed Tannerella genomes identified virulence factors common in modern oral bacteria.

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