Scientists decipher ancient diseases from bone, tooth and DNA evidence |
The subject of archaeological disease research is based on using the human skeletal record to reveal the presence of past diseases. Researchers can use techniques such as bioarchaeology, paleopathology, and biomolecular analysis to uncover diseases such as infections, nutritional deficiencies, and degenerative conditions in ancient populations. DNA sequencing, isotope analysis and radiography are tools researchers … Read more
