Human Remains Being Sold Online Could Spread the ‘Mummy’s Curse,’ Scientists Warn

You’ve got to love a little melodrama mixed in with your scientific research. For instance, researchers recently warned of a “real mummy’s curse” out there afflicting collectors and postal workers, thanks to the growing global trade market for mummified remains. There is no actual mystical curse, of course. Just a lot

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.