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Autopsies on two native American Mummies

M Y El-Najjar, J Benitez, G Fry

    American Journal of Physical Anthropology
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    Autopsies on mummies revealed potential trauma in an adult male due to a skull fracture. Analysis suggests human IgG was present, but rehydration may degrade proteins in mummy remains.

    Area of Science:

    • Paleopathology
    • Bioarchaeology
    • Forensic Anthropology

    Background:

    • Autopsies were conducted on two mummified individuals (adult male, infant male) from the American Southwest.
    • The study aimed to determine causes of death and analyze biological material from the mummies.

    Observation:

    • The adult male mummy exhibited an unhealed skull fracture with a hematoma, suggesting trauma as a potential cause of death.
    • Minimal evidence of disease was observed in both individuals.
    • Analysis of material from the adult male's thoracic cavity indicated the presence of human immunoglobulin G (IgG).

    Findings:

    • Trauma is a likely cause of death for the adult male mummy.
    • Human IgG was detected in the adult male mummy, though its instability upon rehydration was noted.

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  • Proteolytic activity by enzymes may degrade immunoglobulins in rehydrated mummy tissues.

    • Implications:

    • The findings highlight the importance of preserving the desiccated state of mummy tissues for future molecular studies.
    • Understanding enzymatic degradation is crucial for accurate analysis of immunoglobulins and other biomolecules in ancient remains.
    • This research contributes to the bioarchaeological understanding of health, disease, and trauma in past populations.