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The Life Scientific - Rosalie David

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Unearthing Ancient Health: Mummies and Medicine

This chapter explores the creation of the world's first mummy tissue bank to study schistosomiasis in ancient Egypt, highlighting collaboration with Egyptian authorities and the surprising number of mummies in private collections. It examines the advanced medical practices of ancient Egyptians, revealing their treatments for diseases that align closely with modern medicine. Through the case study of Takabuti, a mummy from Thebes, the chapter demonstrates how modern techniques can uncover the intricate health stories of individuals from antiquity.

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