Paleopathology
Paleopathology is the study of ancient diseases and disorders in human remains. It involves the analysis of skeletal and soft tissue evidence to understand the health and ailments of past populations. This field combines elements of archaeology, anthropology, and medicine to uncover information about the prevalence, impact, and treatment of diseases in ancient societies. Researchers in paleopathology use various techniques such as radiography, histology, and molecular analysis to reconstruct the health profiles of individuals and populations from different time periods and geographic locations.
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| [Paleopathology.org] | Paleopathology Association - Home |
| [anthropology.pitt.edu] | Department of Anthropology | University of Pittsburgh |
| [theplosblog.plos.org] | |