Measuring carbon-14 levels in human tissue could help forensic scientists determine age and year of death in cases involving unidentified human remains. Archaeologists have long used carbon-14 dating (also known as radiocarbon dating) to estimate the age of certain objects.

Can DNA be carbon dated?

By simultaneously recovering DNA sequences and radiocarbon dates from 12 ancient bones, we have successfully demonstrated that substantial amounts of DNA can be released from sample powder prior to radiocarbon dating without reducing the accuracy of dating.

Can you carbon date a mummy?

Radiocarbon dating of ancient Egyptian objects is nothing new. But this time, the scientists say, they were able to use a very precise statistical technique to actually verify the Egyptian history. We can say, from using radiocarbon, whether the Egyptian history is correct or not.

Which object would a geologist date using carbon-14 dating?

Carbon dating is used by archeologists to date trees, plants, and animal remains; as well as human artifacts made from wood and leather; because these items are generally younger than 50,000 years.