Old proteins tell tales of historical artifacts and the people who touched them

(American Chemical Society) 'Dead men tell no tales' is a common saying, but according to an article in Chemical& Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the old proteins on historical artifacts, such as manuscripts and clothing, can tell quite a yarn.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news