Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
human hair, minor excretory organ, Egyptian cemetery, nutritional status, hair samples
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Human hair is considered to be a minor excretory organ for trace elements. The literature suggests that in some cases trace elemental concentration varies in different races of people. In addition, hair analysis has been used to assess nutritional status in humans. These characteristics attracted archeologists because of the potential of using hair analysis to understand past cultures.1
Recommended Citation
Casellas, Rafael; Mangelson, Dr. Nolan F.; and Rees, Dr. Lawrence B.
(2013)
"PIXE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN HAIR FROM AN EGYPTIAN CEMETERY,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2601.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2601