An accomplished author and researcher, Danielle Kurin is a former assistant professor and later tenured associate professor of bioarchaeology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Danielle Kurin also has conducted extensive research on mummies from pre-historic sites throughout the Andes Mountains region.
Computerized tomography (CT) allows non-destructive evaluation of both external and internal structures of mummies, and human remains with non-bony tissues that have been preserved through natural or human processes. Current algorithms allow more definitive manipulation of CT data into real-time three-dimensional formats, which expands the applications of the technology. CT has been a very efficient tool for archaeological and anthropological studies of mummies since it allows important findings - such as the origin and evolution of diseases - without destroying the integrity of specimens. However, interpreting results may be challenging; for instance, the structural difference between ancient and modern soft tissues may confound standard radiological interpretation protocols. Another issue is that the mummification process may alter the appearance of tissues on scans, which can have critical implications for interpretation. Some literature argues that accurate anatomical evaluation may only be attained through more invasive means.
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