People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

Muzammil Hussain August 23, 2026

A mummified Egyptian woman lies inside her coffin in a museum glass case.

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards. A mummified Egyptian woman lies inside her coffin in a museum glass case.

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.