A 2,600-year-old brain that was discovered in 2008 shocked archaeologists at the time because it was stunningly well-preserved.
The brain, described as the oldest in Britain, was discovered in Heslington in the ancient city of York. Now, scientists believe they understand why the Heslington brain managed to resist decay for so many years.
According to a new study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, a number of different factors can play a role in how a brain is preserved, including brain proteins and how the person was buried.
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