The cremation process destroys a lot of information that can usually be obtained from the human skeleton. Especially diseases are difficult to observe. Researchers have now found a way to reveal some of the information. For the first time, they have succeeded in detecting vitamin D deficiency in cremated human remains.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211025101741.htm
Tuesday, 26 October 2021
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