Institute for Mummy Studies (original) (raw)

Snapshots of the past times that help us to gain unique insights into our present. By studying skeletons and mummies from all over the world and from different historical periods, we gain knowledge on population history, the development of pathogens and the preservation of archaeological finds.

Ancient DNA Lab

Ancient DNA LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà

Conservation Lab

Conservation LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà

Anthropology Lab

Anthropology LabCredit: Noi Techpark/Eurac Research | Daniele Fiorentino

Ancient DNA Lab

Ancient DNA LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà

Post-PCR Lab

Post-PCR LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà

Ancient DNA Lab

Ancient DNA LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà

Realization phase of a Conservation Soft Box (CSB)

Conservation Lab - Realization phase of a Conservation Soft Box (CSB)Credit: Paolo Bondielli | All rights reserved

Anthropology Lab - Bone Collagen Extraction Lab

Anthropology Lab - Bone Collagen Extraction LabCredit: Noi Techpark | Daniele Fiorentino | All rights reserved

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11

Staff members

6 with a PhD degree

10

Ongoing projects

7 of them with international partners

7

Assignments (services and consultancies)

5 of them with international agencies

18

Journal publications

annual Journal publications

4

Laboratories and facilities

Research Fields

Mummy Studies

Scientific research on mummies from around the world and different historical periods provide a better understanding of humankind's history.
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Iceman Studies

Reconstruction of the life and death of the Tyrolean Iceman, commonly known as Ötzi.
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Paleogenetics

Study of the past through the analysis of DNA in ancient human remains.
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Conservation

Development of techniques and conservation protocols for the preservation of ancient organic materials with historical and cultural value.
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Bioarchaeology

Multidisciplinary research on skeletal and mummified human remains that combines archaeology, physical anthropology, paleopathology, paleoradiology and ...
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