Biological Anthropology

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Biological Anthropology

A subfield of anthropology focused on the human body, evolution, biological adaptation, diet and health, human remains, diseases, and forensic analysis.

Paleopathology

The study of ancient diseases and their manifestation in surviving human tissues, often focusing on skeletal analysis.

Medical Anthropology

A branch of anthropology that examines health and illness through cultural, historical, and political contexts, including access to healthcare.

Forensic Anthropology

The analysis of human remains for legal purposes, determining characteristics such as age, sex, and trauma.

Ancient DNA

Genetic material extracted from ancient sources, used to study relationships and population dynamics of historic individuals.

Dental Anthropology

The study of the relationships between diet, health, behavior, and tooth morphology.

Skeletal Biology

The focus on human skeletal variability, reflecting life history, health, and nutrition.

Human Evolution

The study of the evolutionary history of humans and the biological characteristics of our ancestors.

Forensic Archaeology

The application of archaeological methods to recover human remains and understand burial contexts and rituals.

Ethics in Anthropology

The moral principles guiding research involving living or deceased individuals, requiring informed consent and community respect.