Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Section 1 Forms and classification of ancient corpses
Section 2 Preservation techniques for the ancient cadavers
Section 3 Technologies and ad vances in research on ancient human corpses
CHAPTER 2 Reappraisal of the Mawangdui Ancient Corpse Thirty Years after Its Unearthing
Section 1 Gross anatomic examination
Section 2 X-ray findings of the cadaver
Section 3 Histological staining and observation
Section 4 Ultrastructural observation of the ancient cad aver
Section 5 Determination of the chemical composition of the preservation solution
Section 6 Microbiological study of the Mawangdui ancient corpse and coffin fluid
Section 7 Evaluation of the preservation status of the Mawangdui ancient corpse
CHAPTER 3 Application of Modern Scientific Technology in the Protection of the Mawangdui Ancient Corpse
Section 1 Conceptualization of the“ three- level，i.e.，organism- cell- molecule” protection strategy
Section 2 Practical strategies assuring environmental，cadaveric and molecular homeostasis
Section 3 Application of vibration isolation device in ancient cad aver preservation
Section 4 Development and research of noninvasive continuous monitoring technology
CHAPTER 4 Compelling Issues in Research of Mawangdui Ancient Corpse
Section 1 Mystery about the thousand- year preservation of Mawangdui ancient corpse
Section 2 Investigation of Xin Zhui’s death cause
Section 3 Why did Xin Zhui get schistosomes 2 100 years ago？
Section 4 The issue of Xin Zhui's stooping with walking stick
Section 5 Identification of the blood type of Xin Zhui
Section 6 DNA study of Xin Zhui and the remain of tomb No
CHAPTER 5 Establishment and Development of the Hunan Provincial Center for Research and Conservation of the Mawangdui Ancient Corpse and Cultural Relics
Section 1 Establishment of the museum- university cooperative platform of scientific research
Section 2 Phase achievements of the conservation and research of the ancient corpse
Section 3 The vision of a better center
Chronicle of the Conservation Events of the Ancient Corpse of the No.1 Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha
Reference
Epilogue