Research on ancient and forensic DNA is related in many ways, and the two fields must deal
with similar obstacles. Therefore, communication between these two communities has the …

Objectives To investigate the prevalence of respiratory disease in several populations from
the Netherlands across different time periods and socioeconomic conditions. Materials We …

The identification of sex-specific peptides in human tooth enamel by nanoflow liquid
chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nanoLC-MS/MS) represents a quantum leap …

Maxillary sinuses of 100 subadults from Cedynia, an early-urban site (stronghold), dated to
the 10th-14th centuries AD, and of 28 subadults from Słaboszewo, a rural site, dated to the …

Studying infectious diseases in ancient times is of significant importance to our
understanding of past populations' ways of life. Otitis media (OM) is beneficial for this …

Despite how common, severe, and impactful mastoiditis is, it is understudied
archaeologically. When it is, it requires destructive methods or access to large imaging …

The nasopharynx is a region at the nexus of several vital physiological systems, including
the nasal cavity, oral cavity, braincase, middle ear, and cervical vertebrae. It has undergone …

Abstract Infectious Middle Ear Disease (IMED) is a group of infections that frequently afflict
individuals across all age groups worldwide. Although in today's clinical practice IMED is …

Objective To evaluate lesions on a cranium from the Iberian Peninsula and assess its
medico-historical and paleopathological significance. Materials The skeletal remains of a …

The process of urbanization in medieval Europe brought spatial, political, economic, and
social changes when compared to rural environments that had an impact on the biology of …