Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Atlantic Codex: Biodeterioration Risk

Following the discovery of discoloration on some pages of the Atlantic Codex (AC) of Leonardo da Vinci kept in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, some investigations have been carried out to verify the presence of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. To verify the presence of microorganisms...

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Main Authors: Gianfranco Tarsitani, Catia Moroni, Francesca Cappitelli, Giovanna Pasquariello, Oriana Maggi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/214364