Forensic Anthropology

Forensic anthropology is the branch of physical anthropology which investigates decomposed remains of a victim under a legal setting. The human skeleton (osteology) and physical anthropological techniques are used to identify deceased individuals or parts of individuals whose remains are in an advanced decomposed state, or have been burned or mutilated or otherwise suffered an unknown manner of death. The adjective "Forensic" refers to the application of this subfield of science to a court of law.

Latest articles in Forensic Anthropology

Genome Sequence Evolution Insights – Humans Share Neanderthal DNA

New research shows that Neanderthals shared more genetic variants with present-day humans in Eurasia than with present-day humans in sub-Saharan Africa.

May 6, 2010 – Valerie Williamson

Roman Sarcophagus – Endoscope Examination

At the American Academy in Rome engineers will use heating techniques and tiny cameras to gain insights about the contents of the lead coffin with minimum damage to them.

Mar 31, 2010 – Valerie Williamson

Forensically Retrieved Viking DNA – Results

Authentic DNA from Viking skeletons untouched by human hand for 1000 years presents opportunity of discovering who their genetic ancestors were.

Mar 30, 2010 – Valerie Williamson

Forensic Methods Retrieve Authentic Viking DNA

The exhumation of ten subjects on the island of Funen was performed using full forensic precautions to prevent contamination with modern human DNA.

Mar 30, 2010 – Valerie Williamson

First Ancient Human Genome Decoded from Hair DNA

Scientists who reconstructed the genome of an ancient human from hair preserved in Greenland's permafrost for 4000 years have proved surprising links to existing peoples.

Mar 5, 2010 – Valerie Williamson

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