TRAINING AND TRANSFER OF ARCHAEOMETRIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE STUDY OF BONE DIAGENESIS: EXPERIENCE BETWEEN UFPE AND UFC
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https://doi.org/10.63330/aurumpub.006-007Keywords:
Diagenesis, Translational bioarchaeology, Scientific cooperation projects, Research opportunitiesAbstract
This work presents a technical training and knowledge transfer experience between the Laboratory of Archaeometric Studies (LEARQ) at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and the Research and Development Center for Pharmaceuticals (NPDM) at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), focusing on the study of bone diagenesis in bioarchaeological contexts. It addresses diagenetic processes affecting bone preservation, emphasizing the integrated application of techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), 3D scanning, and pH analysis of archaeological soils. Furthermore, it discusses the adaptation of these methodologies to other fields like pharmacology and highlights future perspectives, including the use of micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) for three-dimensional reconstruction of biological samples. This interinstitutional cooperation opens new pathways for advancing archaeometry and its multidisciplinary applications in Brazil’s Northeast region.
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