Sentences with phrase «from ancient techniques»

Not your traditional spa, Maruba offers an alternative to the regimen and routine where only natural treatments derived from ancient techniques are used.

The idea of «processing» — from ancient techniques of salting and curing to the modern arsenal of artificial preservatives — arose to make sure the food we ate didn't make us sick.

This process stems from an ancient technique and allows Johnston to work in a number of roles simultaneously with minimal concern for the distinctions or boundaries imposed on the work once it leaves the studio, often resulting in work that is hybrid or plural in nature.

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«Irony (from the Ancient Greek εἰρωνεία eirōneía, meaning dissimulation or feigned ignorance) is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions.»

ITZZA the spices that make up the flavorful seasonings come from a land that has been cultivated for centuries recalling the times of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs of Mexico by implementing the same techniques and traditions of the past.

Also adhering to a cultural enrichment protocol, this spa introduces and honors ancient healing techniques and shamanistic treatments and rituals from the Huichol Indians, a reclusive tribe living in the heart of the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains.

Ancient and new techniques from around the world will be offered to better serve birthing women.

The last decade has seen dramatic improvements in techniques for retrieving DNA from ancient remains — whether petrified, frozen or mummified

New techniques (some developed in the last two to three years) for analyzing fragile DNA from ancient bones offer genetic snapshots of domestication as it played out long ago.

Reassured by his nondestructive technique, curators at the Smithsonian and several other museums agreed to let a team led by Moini sample silk objects spanning over 2000 years of history, from ancient Chinese silks and French Renaissance tapestries to a U.S. Civil War flag and silk spun last year.

Researchers in Dublin and York used the latest scientific techniques to extract ancient DNA and protein from tiny samples of parchment from documents from the late 17th and late 18th centuries.

The researchers took inspiration from ancient arts, and use their new technique to build up «Celtic Knots».

The combined techniques allowed the researchers to gather high quality genomic information from 44 ancient Near Easterners who lived between 14,000 and 3,400 years ago: hunter - gatherers from before the invention of farming, the first farmers themselves and their successors.

New diagnostic techniques revealed traces of blood (inset, in blue) in microscopic samples from ancient African artifacts such as this one.

Now, using a novel technique based on analyzing ancient proteins, archaeologists have reconstructed the contents of these vessels to conclude that the individual likely died from Crimean - Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), a severe tick - borne disease that still kills people across the world today.

Previous attempts to get DNA from parchment did not work well, but by using modern sequencing techniques, researchers can now get abundant livestock DNA from parchment, such as the 16th century deed from Lancashire, U.K., shown above, the team reports online today in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Not only is parchment plentiful, but as a legal document, it also has been carefully stored and often dated, making it a more readily available source of ancient DNA than bones.

In the past decade, techniques for retrieving DNA from ancient remains — whether petrified, frozen, mummified or otherwise preserved — have undergone a technological leap, giving us a new window onto prehistoric worlds.

After extracting tiny amounts of ancient DNA from the mummies» bones, the researchers amplified 16 short tandem repeats (short sequences in the DNA that create a genetic fingerprint) and eight polymorphic microsatellites (hereditary molecular markers) to testable quantities using techniques commonly employed in criminal or paternity investigations.

By employing a technique they developed that involves collecting methane from roughly ten thousand gallons of seawater per sample, they made a surprising discovery: ancient - sourced methane is indeed being released into the ocean; but very little survives to be emitted to the atmosphere, even at surprisingly shallow depths.

To do so, they used new techniques to carefully cull chloroplast DNA from ancient rice 900 -2,800-years-old, which had been excavated from seven archaeological sites in Japan and Korea.

Browning's team used a new technique to trawl for segments of ancient DNA in the genomes of 5600 living humans from Europe, Asia, America and Oceania.

The technique relies on the radioactive isotope carbon - 14, whose radioactivity diminishes over time in a predictable manner, allowing researchers to calculate the age of ancient human sites using charcoal from fires or the bones of the prehistoric humans themselves.

In a paper published August 17, 2017 in the journal PLOS ONE, an international team of researchers, led by Director Nicole Boivin of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, used new techniques to analyze ancient DNA and proteins from 496 bone samples from 22 island, coastal and inland sites in eastern Africa.

Using novel techniques to extract and study ancient DNA researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, have determined an almost complete mitochondrial genome sequence of a 400,000 - year - old representative of the genus Homo from Sima de los Huesos, a unique cave site in Northern Spain, and found that it is related to the mitochondrial genome of Denisovans, extinct relatives of Neandertals in Asia.

In addition to greatly condensing the amount of time it takes to extract and sequence old DNA, new techniques are allowing researchers to pluck sequenceable fragments from ever - more - ancient samples, providing genetic blueprints from long - forgotten epochs of evolution, migration, and ancestry.

That's what scientists who study ancient humans will likely be doing following the revelation of a new technique that enables the recovery of hominin DNA directly from sediments without the need for fossils.

«Once we've refined our technique to the point that we need smaller sample amounts and are able to obtain ancient hominin fossils from Africa, we may eventually be able to classify them into two groups — those that have Gc - CS and those that do not.

Since retiring from competition in 2014, Gretchen received her certification in meditation through the Chopra Center and is passionate about teaching this ancient tool and technique that has been instrumental to her success in snowboarding and in life.

In any case, when sending Krishnamacharya out to spread what he's learned, he tells him that all techniques and exercises came from an ancient book, the» Yoga Korunta ``.

The movement methodology is drawn from primal movement, tribal dance and ancient yoga techniques to awaken the Shakti energy and free the mind.

In her practice and her teachings, she blends the extraordinary benefits of healing techniques from the Western naturopathic tradition with the ancient art of Chinese medicine.

Each chapter of the book provides well - researched information on the traditional food in question, as well as recipes for these other ancient food techniques, many of which have largely disappeared from our present food cultures.

Rather than being chemically synthesized in a laboratory as is the case with many probiotic supplements today, the probiotics in the Dr Ohhira range are made from natural ingredients using only a modern - day version of ancient Japanese fermentation techniques.

Her life's work has evolved into a powerful and comprehensive program which unites both science and spiritual healing, blending ancient techniques, modern discoveries from Physics and Neuro - Science, along with her own revolutionary modality known as Biofield HealingTM.

Emily combines ancient techniques, cutting - edge science, and a little bit of psychology mixed in, to help you achieve greater physical satisfaction with your partner while at the same time allowing you to shed some of the embarrassment and shame surrounding sexuality that can prevent people from fully enjoying sex.

Our harvesters use ancient time - tested techniques, sometimes taking years, to produce these treasures from nature.

Their carefully guarded secrets and techniques have been handed down directly from the ancient world, one generation of skilled artisans to the next.

Ever since, collections from Eliza Jane Howell have married ancient techniques with new ideas in the most perfect fashion and this blend of old and new makes every Eliza Jane Howell wedding dress unique.

Radiocarbon dating is a technique used by scientists to learn the ages of biological specimens — for example, wooden archaeological artifacts or ancient Posts about Life with a Psychopath from Idealization to Devaluation written by psychopathyawareness

Visual techniques are used to create an awe - inspiring sense of scale at times and the above frame is taken from one of those moments, when Walter Pigeon's reclusive Dr. Edward Morbius takes a young, pre-comedy Leslie Nielsen and Warren Stevens around his compound to show off the ancient technology he has discovered.

It introduces them to: - The term «globalisation» - The spread of artwork from ancient civilizations such as the Romans - The impact of trade along the Silk Road - The impact of colonialism on the spread of artwork and art techniques - A comparison of very local artists such as John Constable with modern global artists such as Peter Fischli and David Weiss.

By integrating TCVM with a Western basis, our patients benefit from modern diagnostics and therapy, along with ancient, time - tested techniques.

Learn ancient wisdom and practical techniques from Deepak to create vibrant health and radiant balance for your unique mind - body type.

Experience the blend of ancient Asian healing techniques and age - old beauty recipes made from natural ingredients, and bespoke locally inspired treatments.

At Spa Alila, we are committed to providing unique treatments from the heart, blending ancient Asian healing techniques with age - old beauty recipes featuring the curative benefits of fresh, natural, quality ingredients.

As ancient world traders, they adapted techniques from other cultures and you see it in their intense craftsmanship throughout Petra.

Approaching techniques from Bali, Indonesia, India, China and Thailand, the spa's dedication to ancient rituals is a treat for body and mind.

The Spa ethos in Udhiana Ubud Resort is treatment «from the heart», ancient techniques are maintained here using fresh natural ingredients leaving you feeling rejuvenated in a way never experienced before.

Originating from ancient Hawaii, the Kahunas (Hawaiian Shamans) were known to use heated river stones in combination with massage techniques to alleviate tensions accumulated in the muscles.

A pampering spa with an assortment of therapeutic massages inspired from the ancient healing techniques of Ayurveda and Vedanta along with wellness therapies of Orient and the West is a perfect place for rejuvenation.