Archaeological Hair in Paleobiological Research
TLDR Ancient South American mummies' hair shows high sulfur, calcium, and potassium levels.
The research focused on analyzing hair from South American mummies to understand biological characteristics of ancient populations. Using light microscopy, tricocicloforo measurements, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), the study identified high amounts of sulfur, calcium, and potassium in the hair samples. The findings highlighted the significance of SEM in anthropological studies, although the researchers aimed to gather more precise data in future analyses.
