Skeletal Biology – The study of human bones to understand growth, development, and biological variation.
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21. Skeletal Biology and Osteology
Denisovan DNA
Denisovan DNA – Genetic material from a now-extinct archaic human group related to Neanderthals.
Epigenetics
Epigenetics – The study of changes in gene expression caused by environmental factors rather than alterations in DNA sequence.
Phylogenetics
Phylogenetics – The study of evolutionary relationships among species using genetic data.
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Fingerprinting – The use of DNA analysis for identifying individuals in forensic and anthropological research.
Population Genetics
Population Genetics – The study of genetic variation within and between human populations.
Ancient DNA (aDNA)
Ancient DNA (aDNA) – Genetic material extracted from archaeological or fossilized remains to study past human populations.
DNA Sequencing
DNA Sequencing – A technique used to determine the exact order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
Haplotype – A group of genes inherited together from a single parent.