Analytical Study of Lanolin as Potential Biomarker of Prehistoric Sheep‐Shearing Practice
Analytical Study of Lanolin as Potential Biomarker of Prehistoric Sheep‐Shearing Practice
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Sheep‐shearing practices probably started in the Neolithic Age when the genetic selection of sheep began to be successful in obtaining animals with abundant wool. Flint and obsidian were the main materials probably used to manufacture tools for this purpose. From shearing, lanolin wax is accumulated onto the shearing tools. Lanolin is a complex mix...
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Analytical Study of Lanolin as Potential Biomarker of Prehistoric Sheep‐Shearing Practice
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TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1002_cmtd_202400093
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1002_cmtd_202400093
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2628-9725
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2628-9725
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10.1002/cmtd.202400093