We discovered that Zn isotope ratios are higher in Teeth forming before weaning age than after. We also document the potential Contamination Issues resulting from the use of Nitrile or Latex glove during Tooth sampling.
Figure showing Zn isotope ratios of different teeth in a Hunter Gatherer Prehistorical Population from Lapa do Santo, Brazil (m1 and m2 : milk molars, P3 and P4 permanent premolars, M1, M2 and M3 : permanent molars)