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Paleohistology and the study of human remains: past, present and future approaches

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The invention of the microscope revolutionized the course of human knowledge.This instrument changed the face of science and of previous beliefs, expanded the horizons of knowledge, and challenged philosophical and scientific thought, especially in the field of natural sciences and medicine.In the domain of bioarchaeology, the introduction of histological techniques was important; not only to identify body tissues and to diagnose diseases in mummified remains, KeywoRdS microscopy; dry bone remains; multiple approaches

Source: Revista Argentina de Antropología Biológica

DOI: 10.17139/raab.2016.0018.02.02

Authors: Sandra Assis, Ana Santos, Anne Keenleyside

Institutions: Centro de Investigação em Antropologia e Saúde, University of Coimbra, Trent University

Language: Spanish

Topic: Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universidade de Coimbra, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

OpenAlex ID: W2298873734

FWCI: 5.024

Cites: 261

Cited by: 7

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