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G Grupe

Publications and source records attributed to G Grupe.

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PubMed1989

Trace elements in excavated human hair.

Concentrations of the elements Ca, Sr, Mg, Zn and Cu were determined in excavated hair specimens and adherent, most probably soil remains from two sites in Germany. Though soil contamination obviously has occurred, the two groups could be distinguished by differential trace element contents in the hair samples. The trace element concentrations might be interpreted in terms of nutritional intake, the results being corroborated by preceding bone analyses and the different local and social settings. Hair decomposition is discussed.

Calcium↗
PubMed1987

[Trace elements in buried human bones and their value. A review].

Since more than a decade, the trace element content of archaeological human bones is analyzed by physical anthropologists. Some of these elements give clues to the diets of ancient populations, others serve in estimating weaning age and the length of the active reproductive time span in human females. Therefore, trace element analysis becomes very important for palaeodemography and palaeoecology. On the other hand, a lot of basic research still has to be carried out, especially concerning the alteration of trace element concentrations in ancient bones either by soil processes or by microorganisms. The lack of reference series is obvious. Recommendations for the techniques to be applied are given, the parameters which may bias the interpretation of the data are discussed and the diagnostic potential of trace element analysis is demonstrated.

Archaeology↗
PubMed1986

[Computerized tomographic study of medieval coffins].

Two medieval coffins containing neonates were examined by CT. The advantages of using computed tomography, compared with conventional x-ray techniques, for analysing various objects within a receptacle are demonstrated.

Burial↗
PubMed1984

[Identification of the skeleton of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg].

To reveal the morbidity of George Christoph Lichtenberg, his skeleton was exhumed in May 1983. This paper deals with the identification of the skeleton as well as with its pathology. Since Lichtenberg left detailed knowledge about his bodily appearance in his own writings, and so did his contemporaries, the identity of the skeleton can be taken for sure because of the good correspondence of several morphological and pathological features.

Bone Diseases↗