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Chang Seok Oh1,2, Dong Hoon Shin1,2
1Bioanthropology and Paleopathology Lab, Department of Anatomy, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28, Yongon-dong, Chongno-Gu, Seoul 110-799, Republic of Korea.
Summary
Researchers used a rat model to study Korean mummification. Lime-soil-mixture barriers (LSMB) in miniature tombs successfully mummified rats, suggesting LSMB is key to Joseon period mummification.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Archaeology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- The precise mechanisms behind Korean mummification, particularly from the Joseon period, remain incompletely understood despite recent investigations.
- Existing research highlights the need for experimental models to elucidate the factors contributing to natural mummification.
