Syphilis was perceived to be a new disease in Europe in the late 15th century, igniting a
debate about its origin that continues today in anthropological, historical, and medical …

The natural abundance of heavy stable isotopes (13C, 15N, 18O, etc.) is now of
considerable importance in many research fields, including human physiology. In fact, it …

Susceptibility to morbidity and mortality is increased in early life, yet proactive measures,
such as breastfeeding and weaning practices, can be taken through specific investments …

In order to compare the early life experiences of different population subgroups from the
Early Medieval center of Mikulčice, carbon and nitrogen isotopic values were measured in …

This study aimed to refine our understanding of the extent to which chronic diseases with
and without skeletal manifestation affect the isotopic values in bone collagen. Carbon and …

Cremation is a complex mortuary practice, involving a number of activities of the living
towards the dead before, during, and after the destruction of the bodily soft tissues by fire …

Objective To provide an evidence-based resource for paleopathologists to consider multiple
skeletal indicators of pathology associated with early tooth loss in children to aid in …

Bulk δ 15 N and δ 13 C values of proteinaceous tissues are being increasingly used in
bioarchaeological studies to elucidate the physio-pathological status of ancient individuals …

In order to compare the early life experiences of different population subgroups from the
Early Medieval centre of Mikulčice, carbon and nitrogen isotopic values were measured in …

This chapter focuses on applications of isotopic analysis in paleopathology. We present
basic principles and give a brief overview of the major isotopic systems (δ13C, δ15N, δ18O …