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Study Reveals Micro-CT Scanning Risks Fossil Integrity

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Radiocarbon uncovers that micro-CT scanning, typically considered safe for fossils, can diminish collagen levels by 35%. Although radiocarbon dating remains unaffected, this collagen loss could complicate further analyses. Researchers urge careful application of micro-CT to safeguard the integrity of these precious specimens for future exploration.

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A groundbreaking study in Radiocarbon uncovers that micro-CT scanning, typically considered safe for fossils, can diminish collagen levels by 35%. Although radiocarbon dating remains unaffected, this collagen loss could complicate further analyses. Researchers urge careful application of micro-CT to safeguard the integrity of these precious specimens for future exploration.