Chest radiographs (CXR) have played an important and evolving role in diagnosis,
classification and management of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). During the pre …

In this study, we describe an infant mummy from ancient Egypt that showed
macromorphologic signs of chronic anemia and vitamin C deficiency. From this infant, we …

The molecular Egyptology field started in the mid-eighties with the first publication on the
ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis of an Egyptian mummy. Egypt has been a major interest for …

Science in the Study of Ancient Egypt takes an innovative and integrated approach to the
use of scientific techniques and methodologies within the study of ancient Egypt. Accessibly …

Tuberculosis (TB) and humans have coexisted for more than 40,000 years. The word
“tuberculosis” derives from “tubercle”, the histological lesion which appears in the organs …

Introduction Did Tuberculosis plague Ancient Egypt five millennia ago? State of the art Some
medical papyri appear to evoke tuberculosis. Egyptian physicians did not individualize it, but …

There are many reports of ancient DNA from bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
complex (MTBC) being present in skeletons with and without osteological indications of …

Advances in the application of non invasive techniques to mummified remains have shed
new light on past diseases. The virtual inspection of a corpse, which has almost completely …

There is a plethora of published scientific studies on ancient Egyptian mummies.
Surprisingly, hitherto there is no systematic review of this research, which would help to …

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infectious disease of both humans and animals that is
caused by a number of pathogenic mycobacterial species belonging to the Mycobacterium …