Age Determination of an Alaskan Mummy: Morphological and Biochemical Correlation

Aspartic acid racemization analysis of a tooth from an Alaskan mummy yielded an age at death of 53 (±5) years, which correlates well with earlier estimates based on morphological features. This study illustrates the value of integrative approaches to paleopathologic problems and the importance of pr...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1978-09, Vol.201 (4358), p.811-812
Main Authors: Masters, Patricia M., Zimmerman, Michael R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amino acids
Aspartic Acid
Bicuspid
Biochemistry
Female
History of medicine
History, Ancient
Humans
Ice
Lunar orbits
Martian satellites
Middle Aged
Mummies
Natural satellites
Paleodontology
Paleopathology
Ratios
Stereoisomerism
Teeth
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Summary:Aspartic acid racemization analysis of a tooth from an Alaskan mummy yielded an age at death of 53 (±5) years, which correlates well with earlier estimates based on morphological features. This study illustrates the value of integrative approaches to paleopathologic problems and the importance of preserving rare specimens for the application of new techniques.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.356264