New CT scans help researchers `` undress '' a mummy virtually . `` What that means in normal language is we 're able to see a lot more , a lot more clearly . '' The new imaging technique is based on the principle that X-rays can be used to reveal hidden structures in an object, such as bones or muscles. Researchers can now approximate a mummy 's age , cause of death and general health .
New CT scans help researchers `` undress '' a mummy virtually . The new imaging technique is based on the principle that X-rays can be used to reveal hidden structures in an object, such as bones or muscles. Researchers can now approximate a mummy 's age , cause of death and general health .