J Am Chem Soc February 2025 PMID 39947222

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell.

Emma Paolin, Cecilia Bembibre, Fabiana Di Gianvincenzo, Julio Cesar Torres-Elguera, Randa Deraz, Ida Kraševec, Ahmed Abdellah, Asmaa Ahmed, Irena Kralj Cigić, Abdelrazek Elnaggar, Ali Abdelhalim, Tomasz Sawoszczuk, Matija Strlič

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific value and curiosity surrounding the study of mummies' odors, with some references to its innovative approach.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by actively engaging with the research, sharing links, and discussing the implications, indicating strong curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

The exchanges include detailed mentions of sensory analysis, media coverage, and questions about the scents, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

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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J. Am. Chem. Soc.
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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

Feb 13, 2025 · 52 likes · 11 shares · 185,392 followers View post →
Jake Wintermute
@SynBio1 · X

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

Feb 17, 2025 · 35 likes · 3 shares · 14,377 followers View post →
Christopher H. Hendon
@chhendon · X

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

Feb 18, 2025 · 31 likes · 5 shares · 3,479 followers View post →
Ticia Verveer
@ticiaverveer.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell www.theguardian.com/science/2025... pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Feb 15, 2025 · 12 likes · 4 shares View post →
Ticia Verveer
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Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/9k0SQLuyK4 https://t.co/jxoOJ5ls8P

Feb 15, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 123,965 followers View post →
Ojo de Horus
@EgiptoAlDia · X

El estudio ha sido publicado en la revista científica Journal of the American Chemical Society (@ACSPublications) https://t.co/Jzm3QPfRIw

Apr 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 7,752 followers View post →

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Bartelds
@bartelds.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1...

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@aromaicca · X

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

Jun 6, 2025 · 382 followers View post →
Peeref
@peeref.bsky.social · Bluesky

#Mummy scents reveal embalming secrets, decay clues, and conservation surprises

Apr 21, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares View post →
Ojo de Horus
@EgiptoAlDia · X

El estudio ha sido publicado en la revista científica Journal of the American Chemical Society (@ACSPublications) https://t.co/Jzm3QPfRIw

Apr 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 7,752 followers View post →
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(((Dan Graur))) ダン דן גראור
@DanGraur · X

What did mummies smell like? https://t.co/AzLFxhEiM5 https://t.co/Tw3YWaU80P

Mar 27, 2025 · 3,371 followers View post →
Sensory Spectrum
@sensoryspectrum.bsky.social · Bluesky

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!

Mar 20, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 shares View post →
Paulina Antosz (also"...has a great (jeans)genes")
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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…

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RT @xduran_e: Aquí l'article original al Journal of the American Chemical Society @J_A_C_S By combining sensory, chemical, microbiological,…

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J. Am. Chem. Soc.
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RT @xduran_e: Aquí l'article original al Journal of the American Chemical Society @J_A_C_S By combining sensory, chemical, microbiological,…

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Xavier Duran
@xduran_e · X

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

Mar 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 3,042 followers View post →
Katherine Mirica
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@ElUltimoSapiens · X

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/ilUa3WPN9Q

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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…

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Laia Vilà-Nadal (Dr Nadal)
@laiavilanadal · X

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…

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Carme Zaragoza
@CarmeZaragoza · X

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…

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Bodrell Spicer
@bodrell · X

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…

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J. Am. Chem. Soc.
@J_A_C_S · X

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…

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Christopher H. Hendon
@chhendon · X

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

Feb 18, 2025 · 31 likes · 5 shares · 3,479 followers View post →
Andy_Weeble_Weaver
@AndrewW66619812 · X

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

Feb 18, 2025 · 4,315 followers View post →
Gac Ciencia Forense
@GacetaCienForen · X

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/9j25FVZ40O

Feb 18, 2025 · 1 like · 1,521 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell ACS Publications https://t.co/zPUAJHeN0y

Feb 17, 2025 · 2,568 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@ordofibonacci.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Dani
@_arroba_daniel · X

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…

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Daniel S.
@asecretcrow · X

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…

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Jake Wintermute
@SynBio1 · X

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

Feb 17, 2025 · 35 likes · 3 shares · 14,377 followers View post →
Mayank Mahajan
@MayankM72 · X

RT @J_A_C_S: Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ucl…

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Tajrian Chowdhury
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Ticia Verveer
@ticiaverveer.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell www.theguardian.com/science/2025... pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Feb 15, 2025 · 12 likes · 4 shares View post →
Ticia Verveer
@ticiaverveer · X

Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Their Smell https://t.co/9k0SQLuyK4 https://t.co/jxoOJ5ls8P

Feb 15, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 123,965 followers View post →
Average Aussie Egyptologist (Thérèse Clarke)
@AUSegyptology · X

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

Feb 15, 2025 · 1,782 followers View post →
DodgeyDog
@DodgeyDog · X

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…

Feb 14, 2025 · 1 share · 735 followers View post →
Jürgen Kunz
@zspr · X

@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

Feb 14, 2025 · 1 share · 860 followers View post →
Fabiana Di Gianvincenzo
@FabianaDigia · X

It's out!

Feb 14, 2025 · 3 likes · 182 followers View post →
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J. Am. Chem. Soc.
@J_A_C_S · X

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

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