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A longitudinal mitochondrial DNA analysis of modern human hair samples from the Anyang region of China : implications for ancient DNA research
(2003)In 1998, Dr. E. Molto was selected to conduct pilot research on the Hei Heru, Shang Dynasty site in Anyang, China. A major component of this research is the ancient DNA analysis o f human remains recovered at Anyang. ... -
Efficacy and optimization of molecular techniques for sexing skeletonized human remains
(2003)Forensic anthropologists and bioarchaeologists are often confronted with the problem of sex determination in poorly preserved, skeletonized, adult, human remains. This thesis tests the ability o f newly developed DNA ... -
Mitochondrial DNA analysis of ancient hair shafts from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt : challenges and recommendations
(2005)To date, there have been no previous reports in the literature on DNA extraction or analysis of ancient human hair. The hair shaft has an extraordinarily stable structure that enables it to remain unchanged for centuries ...