Keck Medicine of USC scans and analyzes two Egyptian mummies to reveal new details about their lifespans, health and life experiences
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Ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min, who was scanned by Keck Medicine of USC radiologists, wears several beaded necklaces and a garment of heavily beaded net.
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Summer Decker, PhD, (left) 3D imaging lead for Keck Medicine of USC, and Diane Perlov, PhD, (right), senior vice president for special projects at the California Science Center, examine ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min before he is scanned.
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Ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min heads into a CT scan conducted by Keck Medicine of USC radiologists.
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Ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min enters a CT scanner operated by Keck Medicine of USC radiologists.
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Keck Medicine of USC radiologist scans ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min.
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A full-body 3D digital model of Nes-Min created by Keck Medicine of USC imaging specialists reveals the positioning of the body in the sarcophagus.
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Keck Medicine of USC imaging specialists create a 3D digital print of Nes-Min’s spine.
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Keck Medicine of USC scans Nes-Hor, an ancient Egyptian mummy, using an innovative computed tomography (CT) scanner.
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Diane Perlov, PhD, (left) senior vice president for special projects at the California Science Center, and Summer Decker, PhD, (right) 3D imaging lead for Keck Medicine of USC, examine ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Hor.
Photo by: Ricardo Carrasco III
Ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Hor is scanned by Keck Medicine of USC radiologists.
Photo by: Ricardo Carrasco III
Keck Medicine of USC radiologists capture images of ancient Egyptian mummy, Nes-Hor.
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Ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Hor is captured on screen during a full body CT scan by Keck Medicine of USC radiologists.
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Keck Medicine of USC CT scan reveals an image of ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Hor’s skull.
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Keck Medicine of USC CT scans produce a detailed image of ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Hor’s eye socket and jawbone.
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Keck Medicine of USC imaging specialists capture Nes-Hor’s skull and facial features in a 3D digital model.
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A Keck Medicine of USC 3D digital model of Nes-Hor’s full body provides a clear view of his skeleton.
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Keck Medicine of USC imaging specialists create a 3D digital print of Nes-Hor’s hip.
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