Tag: Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Epigenetics: Reading Age from Human DNA

The Epigenetic Clock: How DNA Methylation Reveals Age at Death in Forensics

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Beyond the Femur: A New Consensus on the Best Bones for DNA Analysis

A new review challenges traditional bone sampling protocols, highlighting recent research that…

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Quantitative Investigation of Diatom Dispersion in Lung Tissue of Confirmed Drowning Incidents

New research quantifies diatom distribution across different lung regions in confirmed drowning…

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Unlocking Ancient Secrets: First Whole Genome of an Early Egyptian Sequenced

In a world first, researchers have sequenced the complete genome of an…

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The Science of Bone Preservation: How Taphonomy Shapes mtDNA Recovery

In the world of forensic science, the discovery of skeletal remains often…

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What is mtDNA and Why is it Important? A Forensic Deep Dive

In the fascinating world of forensic science, DNA is often the key…

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Meerut Murder Case: Forensic Insights into a Gruesome Betrayal

The Meerut Murder Case: Forensic Insights into Premeditated Homicide and Psychological Manipulation

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AI Surpasses Human Accuracy in Sex Determination from Skulls

CSIRO researchers have developed an AI tool that outperforms human experts in…

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Unlocking Forensic Insights: Bone Chemistry from the Mary Rose

Discover how the Mary Rose’s skeletal remains reveal clues about aging, handedness,…

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Unveiling Forensic Anthropology: An Indispensable Tool for Skeletal Identification

Introduction In the intricate realm of forensic investigations, unraveling the enigmatic tales…

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Forensic Anthropology: Career Guide & Professional Pathways

Beyond their contributions to identifying victims, forensic anthropologists play a critical role…

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The frontal sinus forms unique structures for every individual: Anthropologists

Researchers have found the development of the frontal sinus was affected more…

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New approach to skeletal age-estimation can help identify juvenile remains

SFU archaeologists introduce a breakthrough skeletal age‐estimation method using cranial and mandibular…

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Study suggest need to replace ‘ancestry’ in forensics with something more accurate

A new study finds forensics researchers use terms related to ancestry and…

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Forensic Anthropology: An Introduction to the Techniques and Applications

Forensic anthropology is a particular sub-field of physical anthropology (the study of…

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