An investigation by LA-ICP-MS of possum tooth enamel as a model for identifying childhood geographical locations of historical and archaeological human remains from New Zealand

Discusses the use of LA-ICP-MS (laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry) in the analysis of enamel from the teeth of brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) in order to model a method for identifying the childhood geographical origin of human remains within NZ and the possibility of establishing locations of historical and archaeological human remains, including preserved heads (upoko tuhi). Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.