Institute for Mummy Studies (original) (raw)
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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 LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà
Conservation LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà
Anthropology LabCredit: Noi Techpark/Eurac Research | Daniele Fiorentino
Ancient DNA LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà
Post-PCR LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà
Ancient DNA LabCredit: Eurac Research | Ivo Corrà
Conservation Lab - Realization phase of a Conservation Soft Box (CSB)Credit: Paolo Bondielli | All rights reserved
Anthropology Lab - Bone Collagen Extraction LabCredit: Noi Techpark | Daniele Fiorentino | All rights reserved
Facts
& Figures
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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