The Shroud of Turin’s Mysterious Blood: Recent Revelations of the Bloodstains by Dr. Kelly Kearse

Join us for an intriguing discussion with Dr. Kelly Kearse as we delve into the realm of the Shroud of Turin. In this captivating interview, we explore one of the most perplexing aspects surrounding this ancient linen cloth – the mysterious aged bloodstains imprinted upon its surface.
Previous studies have revealed a plethora of information about these bloodstains, suggesting their authenticity through the presence of various blood components.

However, questions still remain: why do these blood stains appear more reddish than expected for aged blood?
Dr. Kearse sheds light on this intriguing conundrum, examining two prevailing hypotheses. Could the reddish hue be attributed to the residual coating of Saponaria, a softening agent used in ancient linen processing? Or does it result from the high bilirubin content in the blood, indicative of severe physical trauma?

As Dr. Kearse critically evaluates these hypotheses, he shares unexpected findings from his research. Moreover, the presence of glycerin in pre-treated material can unexpectedly influenced bloodstain color.
With a scientific perspective, Dr. Kearse scrutinizes the implications of these findings for the evaluation of bloodstains on the Shroud of Turin. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey into the mysteries surrounding the iconic Shroud of Turin.

Dr. Kelly Kearse academic background:
MS in Biology: Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. In Immunology: University of Kentucky
Postdoctoral work in Biochemistry: Johns Hopkins
Postdoctoral work in Immunology:
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Principal Investigator in Immunology:
Experimental Immunology Branch, NIH
Investigator/Instructor of Immunology & Cell Biology:
ECU School of Medicine

Some of Dr. Kearse’s work:
Ultraviolet 365 as an Alternative Light Source for Detection of Blood Serum: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1556-4029.14439

Unanticipated issues in serological analysis of blood species - The Shroud of Turin as a case example: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910720300190?via%3Dihub

The reddish color of bloodstains on the Shroud of Turin: investigation of two hypotheses:
https://medcraveonline.com/JHAAS/JHAAS-05-00223.pdf

A revised, natural explanation for the Shroud of Turin image: creation of a composite Maillard reaction:
https://shorturl.at/gsuzQ

Environmental influence on blood serum detection using ultraviolet 365:
https://shorturl.at/filsF

Ultraviolet fluorescent detection of elevated bilirubin in dried blood serum:
https://shorturl.at/qAS06

Visualization of Plasma and Serum Pattern Formation in Drying Drops of Blood:
https://shorturl.at/cYZ23

Evaluation of the potential role of skin contact and transfer in the Maillard hypothesis of image formation on the Shroud of Turin:
https://shorturl.at/xyINV

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