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Discussion posts reflect genuine fascination with the research, highlighted by phrases like 'fascinating', 'remarkable', and references to sensory analysis, which show curiosity and respect for scientific methods. The tone combines curiosity and enthusiasm, with some sharing of media coverage suggesting an interest in wider cultural implications.
Most discussions acknowledge the scientific value and curiosity surrounding the study of mummies' odors, with some references to its innovative approach.
Posts demonstrate high interest by actively engaging with the research, sharing links, and discussing the implications, indicating strong curiosity.
The exchanges include detailed mentions of sensory analysis, media coverage, and questions about the scents, showing moderate to deep engagement.
The discussions hint at the potential historical and cultural significance of the findings, though mainly in academic and media contexts with limited broader societal impact.
Abstract in brief
- Ancient Egyptian mummification aimed to preserve bodies for the afterlife through a complex embalming process using various substances.
- The study primarily investigates mummies in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, examining whether contemporary odors correspond to mummification materials and their implications for conservation and interpretation of the collection.
- Techniques like sensory analysis and gas chromatography revealed distinct odor categories linked to original mummification, conservation methods, synthetic pesticides, and microbial deterioration, while highlighting challenges in distinguishing between similar-smelling substances used in conservation.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyIn the post-scarcity future we'll be able to make fragrance molecules on demand and the smell of ancient egyptian mummies will no longer be accessible only to the lucky few https://t.co/rh9WUlScg2 https://t.co/OYH3RI8GSx
Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of @coffeelitrev on it. https://t.co/vCfa8g8WK4
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell www.theguardian.com/science/2025... pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/9k0SQLuyK4 https://t.co/jxoOJ5ls8P
El estudio ha sido publicado en la revista científica Journal of the American Chemical Society (@ACSPublications) https://t.co/Jzm3QPfRIw
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Ancient Egyptian Mummies: Uncovering Their Odors and Preservation Methods
Ancient Egyptian mummification preserved bodies for the afterlife through complex embalming techniques. This study investigates mummy odors, using sensory analysis and gas chromatography, revealing insights into…
Analyzing Ancient Egyptian Mummies and Their Preserved Odors
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Surprising Odor Profiles of Ancient Egyptian Mummies Revealed
The smell of Egyptian mummies has intrigued scientists for centuries. Recent research using advanced techniques uncovered that their odors ranged from sweet woody notes to spicy scents, reflecting the complex embalming…
Analyzing Ancient Egyptian Mummies: Odor Profiles and Preservation Techniques
Ancient Egyptian mummification aimed to preserve bodies for the afterlife through a complex embalming process using various substances. The study examines mummies in the Egyptian Museum, analyzing odors to understand…
Analyzing the Odors of Ancient Egyptian Mummies for Historical Insights
Ancient Egyptian mummification aimed to preserve bodies for the afterlife through complex embalming. This study investigates odors linked to original embalming materials, conservation substances, and microbial changes…
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
元論文 Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/AMteg3j5I4 信頼性の高い学会誌にアロマテラピー関連の記事がって化学徒、マジ感激、すごい感無量 なので真面目に読みます
#Mummy scents reveal embalming secrets, decay clues, and conservation surprises
El estudio ha sido publicado en la revista científica Journal of the American Chemical Society (@ACSPublications) https://t.co/Jzm3QPfRIw
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What did mummies smell like? https://t.co/AzLFxhEiM5 https://t.co/Tw3YWaU80P
Intrigued by the recent sensory science work on the smell of mummies, we delved deeper into the fascinating research article, "Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell," published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Check it out!
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @xduran_e: Aquí l'article original al Journal of the American Chemical Society @J_A_C_S By combining sensory, chemical, microbiological,…
RT @xduran_e: Aquí l'article original al Journal of the American Chemical Society @J_A_C_S By combining sensory, chemical, microbiological,…
Aquí l'article original al Journal of the American Chemical Society @J_A_C_S By combining sensory, chemical, microbiological, and historical research, this study developed a novel, nondestructive approach to studying ancient remains https://t.co/3GiuPBunRJ
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/ilUa3WPN9Q
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @chhendon: Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of…
RT @chhendon: Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of…
RT @chhendon: Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of…
RT @jwt0625: Paolin2025: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/aVfU5SYZY2 https://t.co…
RT @jwt0625: Paolin2025: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/aVfU5SYZY2 https://t.co…
Paolin2025: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/aVfU5SYZY2 https://t.co/LZEWQi0hIo
RT @chhendon: Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of…
RT @chhendon: Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of…
Hej @arturobluski. A jak Twoje artefakty pachną? https://t.co/X3EayKQ9Fp
Others have mentioned it but this @J_A_C_S paper, where panelists sniff the mummy, is an all-time great. Doing an episode of @coffeelitrev on it. https://t.co/vCfa8g8WK4
The paper in "Journal of the American Chemical Society" the above "Guardian" article is based upon, & links to: “Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell” 2/2 https://t.co/WJDZPSiOGV
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/9j25FVZ40O
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell ACS Publications https://t.co/zPUAJHeN0y
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell ACS Publications doi.org/10.1021/jacs...
RT @SynBio1: In the post-scarcity future we'll be able to make fragrance molecules on demand and the smell of ancient egyptian mummies will…
RT @SynBio1: In the post-scarcity future we'll be able to make fragrance molecules on demand and the smell of ancient egyptian mummies will…
In the post-scarcity future we'll be able to make fragrance molecules on demand and the smell of ancient egyptian mummies will no longer be accessible only to the lucky few https://t.co/rh9WUlScg2 https://t.co/OYH3RI8GSx
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell www.theguardian.com/science/2025... pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/9k0SQLuyK4 https://t.co/jxoOJ5ls8P
CW: discussion of human remains Wonder what Ancient Egyptian Mummies smell like? Well, there's a study for that.... https://t.co/b29IEhrnoF Dr @allylouks.bsky.social (Sky app)/@DrAllyLouks (Twitter) spoke to the BBC about it! https://t.co/uS2kJFM3jK
RT @zspr: @DodgeyDog There was something about this topic in several German-speaking media today, I don't know if they all saw the original…
@DodgeyDog There was something about this topic in several German-speaking media today, I don't know if they all saw the original English article or if someone translated it for all of them https://t.co/TDTi6dbqXQ
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RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl @nytimes @NYTScience @TheEconomist @EconUS @BostonGlobe @latimes @cnni @CNN @cnntech https://t.co/hBaOL9SFxl