A Preliminary Assessment of Steroid Reproductive Hormones in Archaeological Human Hair Using a Modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Technique

    January 2017 in “ STARS (University of Central Florida) ”
    E. W. Tisdale
    Studysummary This study found that steroid reproductive hormones such as estradiol and testosterone can be preserved and analyzed in archaeological human hair, providing new insights into ancient health and fertility.
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