Topic · Archeology
Paleopathology and ancient diseases
Paleopathology and ancient diseases is a research topic within Archeology. Science Explorer counts 8.5k research works in it since 1950. 10.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on paleoparasitology, the study of ancient parasite infections and health conditions through the analysis of mummified remains, coprolites, and archaeological samples. It explores the presence of intestinal parasites, ancient DNA analysis, medical imaging techniques, and their implications for understanding human evolution and pathoecology. The research sheds light on the prevalence of parasite infections in ancient populations and their impact on human health throughout history.
- Paleoparasitology
- Ancient Health
- Parasite Infections
- Mummified Remains
- Archaeological Samples
- Intestinal Parasites
- Human Evolution
- Ancient DNA
- Medical Imaging
- Pathoecology
- Research works
- 8.5k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 900 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +14% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
24% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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