BioArCh

BioArCh is a facility that contains cutting edge laboratories, instrumentation and expertise for the analysis of ancient biomolecules from archaeological remains including bone, artefacts, molluscs, soils and plants tissues. This is a unique collaboration between Archaeology, Biology and Chemistry Departments, at the university of York. The facility contains instrumentation for light stable isotope analysis (EA-IRMS, 3x GC-C-IRMS) and is the largest of its kind in the UK dedicated to heritage science. There is a facility for proteomics analysis (prep lab and access to protein mass spectrometry facilities) and ancient DNA analysis, plus an extensive vertebrate skeletal reference collection (1925 specimens representing 567 species). There are five permanent faculty staff, 3 full-time technical staff and one administrator.