Thursday, March 14, 2013
CT Scanning - Of Mummies?
It does sound a bit gruesome.
Then, there's the interesting aspect that our beliefs about the "cause" of atherosclerosis may not be perfectly correct...
Then, there's the interesting aspect that our beliefs about the "cause" of atherosclerosis may not be perfectly correct...
Damien Gayle elaborates on these points in his U.K. Daily Mail article:
"Researchers scanned 137 mummified corpses to look for evidence of hardening of the arteries.
One third of those examined showed evidence of the condition - including those from ancient cultures believed to live healthy lifestyles.
Scientists say their findings suggest the condition may be a natural part of ageing rather than tied to modern vices like smoking"
