Publication details
Leveraging IsoArcH for isotope paleopathology: The example of the dataset from the Jedlicka collection (Central Europe, 19th century CE)
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Data in Brief |
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| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109523 |
| Keywords | Stable isotope analysis; Carbon and nitrogen; Collagen; Bone trauma; Metabolic bone disease; Treponemal disease; Bone cancer; Bone infection |
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| Description | The article introduces the enhancements made to the IsoArcH database for isotope paleopathology. This includes the addition of new metadata fields, which allow for describing abnormal anatomical or physiological conditions in humans and animals at either the individual or sample level. To showcase the novel features of the database, the article features a unique dataset of carbon and nitrogen isotope values obtained on bulk bone collagen from 42 clinically-documented cases of the Jedli cka pathological-anatomical reference collection, dating from the 19th century CE and cu-rated at the National Museum in Prague, Czechia. The datasetincludes 70 combined isotopic measurements from individuals who underwent anatomizations between 1841 and 1900 and had distinct bone diseases/disorders: i.e. syphilis, rickets, osteosarcoma, osteomyelitis, and healed fractures. Finally, the article highlights the value of the data in helping the isotope bioarchaeology and paleopathology communities in their understanding of disease processes. |