Age estimates from skeletal remains showed that all six individuals died at a very young age, with only one child reaching around one year of age.
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The visit to the United States is part of an effort to provide Mexican medical examiners with insights into using insects for toxicology screenings, particularly focusing on synthetic drugs like fentanyl.
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Because the DNA in ancient bones is highly fragmented, researchers employed special techniques to isolate and sequence the DNA, all of it mitochondrial DNA that is inherited solely from the mother.
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This new, fully developed program will cover all of the varied aspects of anthropology, including archaeology and forensics.
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During the three-day training, in addition to the field work, topics such as anthropological approaches to the study of burned remains, forensic archaeology and fire scene aftermath are also studied in depth.
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The first of the two new research projects will help law enforcement locate clandestine graves, and the second will help inform how relic DNA in the soil affects forensic investigations.
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Research into the letters of Morton Allport reveals how he built a scientific reputation by exchanging the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people and Tasmanian tigers for honors from elite societies.
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The experts recalled that reliable evidence, gathered by independent and impartial investigators, including forensic specialists experienced in investigating violations of international humanitarian law, is essential for successful prosecutions.
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"Most places offer a forensic specialization as part of the anthropology major,” he said. “But they don’t have the resources to devote an entire major to it.”
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The new Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons opens access to important forensic information and biological profiles.
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