Identification and characterization of ancient proteins still require technical developments
towards non-invasiveness, sensitivity, versatility and ease of use of the analyses. We report …

A novel method for the analysis of proteinaceous materials present on painted surfaces was
developed by taking advantage of the adhesive ability of some fungal proteins which can …

Paleontology, archeology, and art history provide crucial information for the understanding
of human evolution throughout ages and its habits. Past animal and plant species are also …

Proteins and small molecules from ancient objects and cultural heritage can provide key
information and contribute to study the context of objects and artists. However, all present …

We recently developed a new method that uses a functionalized film, which non-invasively
extracts the proteins from different surfaces, for the identification of proteinaceous materials …

In recent years, proteomics procedures have become increasingly popular for the
characterization of proteinaceous materials in ancient samples of several cultural heritage …

Proteomic approaches based on mass spectrometry have become increasingly popular for
protein binder's identification in works of art. The identification of the binder employed may …

Abstract The painting “Donna Nuda” by Leonardo was acquired by Catherine II (the Great)
from the R. Walpole collection, Houghton Hall, England, in 1779 for the Hermitage in St …

We describe here a modern tool for exploring documents pertaining to the world Cultural
Heritage while avoiding their contamination or damage. Known under the acronym EVA, it …

The analysis of ancient proteins from paleontological, archeological, and historic materials is
revealing insights into past subsistence practices, patterns of health and disease, evolution …